skydiverek 63 #1 October 9, 2012 22-mile, 36-km jump today, LIVE here: http://www.redbullstratos.com/the-mission/how-to-watch-live!/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
excaza 1 #3 October 9, 2012 stupid weather holds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #4 October 9, 2012 Is anyone else watching the live feed right now... it is dark, but there are little white dots zooming around? I am guessing this is a just a loop, and a video editor decided the be amusing. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
excaza 1 #5 October 9, 2012 Well, they are in Roswell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #6 October 9, 2012 The "lights" were tethered balloons that were blowing back and forth. LOL"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #7 October 9, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkJ5ItzEq3M&feature=player_embedded Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #8 October 9, 2012 I wish everyone would stop saying "the edge of space" space officially begins at 62 miles MSL 23 miles is REALLY REALLY REALLY HIGH UP, but its not the edge of space...__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,108 #9 October 9, 2012 Quote I wish everyone would stop saying "the edge of space" space officially begins at 62 miles MSL 23 miles is REALLY REALLY REALLY HIGH UP, but its not the edge of space... 100km (62 miles) is VERY arbitrary. NASA recognizes 80km. for astronauts. There is no "edge" to the atmosphere, it just gets thinner and thinner the higher you go. Perhaps the edge of space is a wide enough edge that it can accommodate a lot of hype... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #10 October 9, 2012 Quote 100km (62 miles) is VERY arbitrary. Yep. I already get that. I just get irritated by any attempt to sensationalize or create additional drama by using inaccurate catch phrases. This type of event is dramatic enough to stand on its own without the media adding their touch __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rstanley0312 1 #11 October 9, 2012 Quote Quote 100km (62 miles) is VERY arbitrary. Yep. I already get that. I just get irritated by any attempt to sensationalize or create additional drama by using inaccurate catch phrases. This type of event is dramatic enough to stand on its own without the media adding their touch Weather hold off.... This load is on a now call. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdufokker 6 #12 October 9, 2012 I thought it had to do with treaties.Irony: "the History and Trivia section hijacked by the D.B. Cooper thread" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deltron80 0 #13 October 9, 2012 QuoteI wish everyone would stop saying "the edge of space" space officially begins at 62 miles MSL 23 miles is REALLY REALLY REALLY HIGH UP, but its not the edge of space... My personal test as to whether I'm in space or not is "are my eyeballs boiling?" If they are boiling, I'm in space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mstlaurent 0 #14 October 9, 2012 Wow... I didn't think they could do something more boring to watch than a space shuttle launch. Is there any interesting images somewhere? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #15 October 9, 2012 Video with parameters: http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Para5-0 0 #16 October 9, 2012 Good luck my friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #17 October 9, 2012 QuoteI just get irritated by any attempt to sensationalize or create additional drama... You're watching an event sponsored by an energy drink company... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #18 October 9, 2012 QuoteVideo with parameters: http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/ It is just me or is there nothing moving on that link? SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #19 October 9, 2012 QuoteQuoteVideo with parameters: http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/ It is just me or is there nothing moving on that link? Sparky They just scrubbed the mission for today. Winds too gusty.__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #20 October 9, 2012 QuoteQuoteI just get irritated by any attempt to sensationalize or create additional drama... You're watching an event sponsored by an energy drink company... one with a long history of sensationalizing stunts, like motorcycle or snowmobile jumps over rivers and such. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #21 October 9, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Video with parameters: http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/ It is just me or is there nothing moving on that link? Sparky They just scrubbed the mission for today. Winds too gusty. Well actually, they called it because 'window for launch' when the gusty winds subsided within suitable parameters was missed because of an equipment problem. Malfunction with one of the two radios resulted in delays configuring the balloon for flight. By the time they got the gas bag out of the crate and filling, the window of calm passed. Should have been planned for as this is a quite typical & easily foreseen Skydiving scenario ~ 'bout the time a blow-job ends, communication gets difficult. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
