Video: Red Bull Stratos Spacedive (Felix Baumgartner) Delayed Til Tuesday 10-9-12
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 10:37AM
Animation of the process set to unfold tomorrow - the Red Bull Stratos spacedive
UPDATE: 9:47am Tuesday October 9, 2012
LAUNCH DELAYED - earliest launch time now 1:30pm EDT.
(Watch RedBullStratos.com/live for launch update info) Winds on the surface in Roswell are light but at 800 feet they were about 20mph... the winds must be very light from the surface to approximately 1,000 feet so that the entire balloon is experiencing the same wind for the launch process.
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The Red Bull Stratos spacedive from 120,000 feet (at the edge of space) was scheduled to take place today with a launch in Roswell New Mexico, but weather issues have pushed the attempt back until tomorrow, Tuesday October 9, 2012. You're probably already somewhat familiar with Felix Baumgartner and this effort to break the 120,800 foot jump record set by Joseph Kittinger back in 1960, and you might even know that Kittinger (now 84 years old) is participating in the program as a technical advisor and inspirational cheerleader, but do you know much about the details of the equipment for the jump? If not, check out the following info to get your self 'up to speed' so to speak.
BE ADVISED: the Red Bull Stratos spacedive will be broadcast live at RedBullStratos.com/live with a target launch time of 5am Pacific time / 8am Eastern time. As I understand it, the ascent to 120,000 feet will take less than three hours, so the jump from the capsule might occur before noon Eastern time. Be sure to check out the 'how to watch live page' to get more info on the various options for viewing the mission. An extensive broadcast effort with 35 cameras has been put in place - this might be really amazing coverage! You can also get an alert about the launch time by joining the Red Bull Stratos Mission - Live on facebook.
Felix Baumgartner may be in this spot tomorrow - at 120,000 feet ready to jump
Live broacast details - where to watch and what to expect, plus brief mission overview
From launch to landing - the full Red Bull Stratos mission sequence
(click pic to enlarge) Comparing the balloon for tomorrow's jump to other smaller balloons
(click pic to enlarge) Balloon and capsule details
(click pic to enlarge) Pressure suit and helmet details
(click pic to enlarge) Red Bull Stratos pilot - Austrian Felix Baumgartner
(click pic to enlarge) Felix and crew prepping the capsule recently in Roswell New Mexico
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