120,000ft Freefall LIVE

[nick197]

Here's a link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MrIxH6DToXQ

 

[Willis]

Cheers Nick, been following this in the news all week.

Whatever happens, if it goes well or not so much, it'll be bloody spectacular.

 

[A2ON]

any idea on jump time .

 

[Willis]

Another hour at least I'd say.

He's currently at just shy of 40,000Ft and he's been ascending for half an hour.

 

[aemskelley]

Wow...

I'm getting sweaty palms just watching this!

Awesome stuff

 

[inwardnoise]

Carnt wait for this

 

[Fernandez]

Nothing is gonna happen for another 90 mins so its like watching paint dry at the minute

 

[aemskelley]

Nothing is gonna happen for another 90 mins so its like watching paint dry at the minute

Yeah... but it's PAINT DRYING IN SPACE!!

 

[adam1942]

Is the video constantly stopping for everyone else as well?

 

[A2ON]

They have a problem vocal suspended !

 

[adam1942]

where are you getting the info from A2ON?

 

[Fernandez]

Yeah... but it's PAINT DRYING IN SPACE!!

Now there's a question... Would paint dry in space? I thought paint dried due to a reaction with air, I could be wrong

 

[A2ON]

where are you getting the info from A2ON?

The live feed + discussion board , he asked two question question two highlighted a problem .

Now passing through Armstrong line ! they say if no pressure in cabin all fluid in body would boil .

Fascinating stuff !

 

[AGPEsseEsse]

He's got not heating in his helmet or something:-/
Fingers crossed all goes well.
I've been keeping an eye on this for weeks

 

[Rogue]

Am watching this on YouTube. Proper fascinating.

 

[Mike]

Now there's a question... Would paint dry in space? I thought paint dried due to a reaction with air, I could be wrong

It would if it were in the 'solar wind' ya

 

[Willis]

Wonder if he'll pass Mach 2 if his parachute fails?

That'd be some sickening impact.

 

[Rogue]

Its too cold in space for paint to set? Paint would freeze up.

 

[Rogue]

The impact when he pulls that shoot is going to be immense.

I don't know if anyone has done a skydive, but its a hell of a jolt.

 

[Mike]

Wonder if he'll pass Mach 2 if his parachute fails?

That'd be some sickening impact.

It would be, but would be slowed down to 122mph in the atmosphere - terminal velocity!!!