As true as that usually is, in this case an uncontrolled spin at mach 1 could tear his head off... ew.
The countdown clock is running again. Looks like they're planning to get started at 8am tomorrow (Sun, 14 Oct).
One new record in the books so far, highest manned altitude by balloon. Above 117K and climbing slowly now but shouldn't be long now before the jump. Projected max height is ~125K.
Did you hear his tribute to Neil Armstrong, as he stepped of the platform he was heard saying Thats one small step for Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnn.....
His official top speed during descent was 833.9 mph :eek6: That's Mach 1.24 :eek6: Yup, that's a record. I think the other records broken were highest manned balloon flight and highest jump altitude (128,100 feet).
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHtvDA0W34I]Felix Baumgartner's supersonic freefall from 128k' - Mission Highlights - YouTube[/ame]
You know, if Space Shuttles would have had the abilities to do a low orbit jump like that the Columbia astronauts may have had a chance. If they would have known about the hole in the wing.
I watched the jump. Thrilling stuff for sure. When I saw Felix tumbling I thought Oh no. I was very happy to see him regain control & not black out. What an achievement!!!
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RR-tzGOyi0&hd=1]Felix Baumgartner's Point of View - Red Bull Stratos Free Fall - YouTube[/ame]
Mr. Baumgartner's record stood for only just over two years. I figured it would last a lot longer but it was broken today, and the guy didn't even use a capsule! Google Executive Breaks Record With Near-Space Skydive (forbes.com) Stats: First World Record – Exit Altitude: Alan took off at 07:00 am MDT this morning from Roswell, NM, elevation 3673 MSL. After ascending for 2 hours and 7 minutes (1000 fpm) to a peak 'float' altitude of 136,401 feet (a unofficial record for the highest manned balloon flight), he exited at 09:09:51 MDT from an altitude of 135,890 feet (41,420 meters)—a new absolute FAI world record. Second World Record – Vertical Speed: In freefall, passing 100,000 feet, Alan reached a peak velocity of 822 mph,Mach 1.23 (1321 km/hr.). By comparison at the same altitude in 2012, Felix Baumgartner was falling at 809 mph and Mach 1.20 . . . however, Felix continued to accelerate . . . at 91,000 he reached his peak velocity of 843 mph, Mach 1.24. (As a further comparison, Alan was completely stable, while at the same point in time, Felix was spinning uncontrollably). Third World Record – Freefall Distance: Alan manually deployed his parachute after freefalling (with his stabilizing drogue) 4 minutes and 27 seconds, opening at an altitude of 12,476 feet. His total freefall distance was 123,414 feet (37,617 meters)—a new FAI World Record. Alan landed at 09:24—14 minutes and 19 seconds after dropping away from the stratospheric balloon. His total flight time was 2 hours, 23 minutes and 40 seconds. He made a safe landing and in great condition, and of course, in high spirits—mission accomplished. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eph7pQ7k9w"]Tucson company completes record-breaking near-space dive - YouTube[/ame]
This guy looks like his old Honda CRX was fast. [ame="http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n0TxZFDLa3w"]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n0TxZFDLa3w[/ame]