Monday October 8th
Red Bull Stratos
Red Bull Stratos
is a groundbreaking and courageous mission to the edge of space that has been
in development for seven years. Its aim is to stretch human limits that have
existed for almost 50 years and to advance scientific and medical understanding
in space exploration and human flight.
In October, pilot
Felix Baumgartner will undertake a stratospheric balloon flight to 120,000 feet
/ 36,576 meters from where he will attempt a record-breaking jump with the aim
of becoming the first person to break the speed of sound in freefall without
the intervention of a mechanical vehicle. Supported by a team of world-leading
scientists, engineers and physicians – including Joe Kittinger himself – Felix
will ascend to the upper reaches of the stratosphere in a pressurized capsule
attached only to a helium balloon. In a hostile environment with too little
oxygen to sustain human life, brutal extremes in temperature and air pressure
less than one percent of that at sea level, he will jump from the capsule,
protected only by his custom-made full-pressure suit and helmet. Roughly 35
seconds into his freefall, Felix is expected to break the speed of sound.
If successful, Felix Baumgartner and the
mission team will provide data and establish critical health and safety protocols
for existing and future aerospace programs worldwide. This is very much a step
into the unknown; no freefall – let alone a supersonic one – has been completed
successfully from the target altitude. However, the finest minds in research,
long-term preparations, the most innovative technology and focus give Felix
Baumgartner and the entire Red Bull Stratos team the confidence necessary to
fulfill all mission objectives.
You will be able to watch the Stratos right here on Grimey Gatsby!!!! The live feed will be up the day of the event. Make sure to tune in and Spread the Grime!!!!
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