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10/14/2012 02:54:34 PM · #51 |
soon there is going to be a press conference...Here is the Link
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10/14/2012 02:58:31 PM · #52 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
It seemed like he triggered the chute short of the "longest free fall" record intentionally? If so, that would show a high level of respect for Kittinger. |
I was suspecting the same. He did complain about the visor so there's a possible safety precaution, but I still think this is the real reason. |
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10/14/2012 03:05:41 PM · #53 |
Originally posted by cowboy221977:
did he break the sound barrier though |
I think he did. I noticed peak speed of more than 1100 km/h. At those altitudes (or rather, temperatures) I believe the speed of sound is less than 1100. Still needs to be validated. |
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10/14/2012 03:33:44 PM · #54 |
press conference is about to begin
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10/14/2012 04:39:59 PM · #55 |
yes, confirmed now: mach 1.24
Originally posted by tome:
Originally posted by cowboy221977:
did he break the sound barrier though |
I think he did. I noticed peak speed of more than 1100 km/h. At those altitudes (or rather, temperatures) I believe the speed of sound is less than 1100. Still needs to be validated. |
Message edited by author 2012-10-14 16:40:31. |
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10/14/2012 04:48:41 PM · #56 |
Originally posted by BamBamPK:
yes, confirmed now: mach 1.24
Originally posted by tome:
Originally posted by cowboy221977:
did he break the sound barrier though |
I think he did. I noticed peak speed of more than 1100 km/h. At those altitudes (or rather, temperatures) I believe the speed of sound is less than 1100. Still needs to be validated. |
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1342.8 km/h! |
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10/15/2012 04:11:03 PM · #57 |
| From another forum but some info on the camera setup used to capture the event. |
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10/15/2012 04:34:22 PM · #58 |
Originally posted by robs:
From another forum but some info on the camera setup used to capture the event. |
ROFL:
Originally posted by RedBullStratos:
The Red Bull Stratos capsule and Felix Baumgartner's pressure suit have more HD cameras than most 45-foot television production trucks. |
I want me one of them JLAIR thingies! |
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