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Sky Dive From Space (If You're Crazy)
 Published: Jul 21, 06
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Frenchman Michel Fournier is readying himself and equipment to attempt a record-setting free fall from the stratosphere.

Dubbed “The Big Jump”, Fournier is eyeing next month for his supersonic free fall from about 130,000 feet (40 kilometers)—roughly 25 miles above the Earth. The dive from a balloon-carried gondola is slated to take place above the plains of Saskatchewan, Canada.

The 62-year old Fournier is an experienced parachutist, pilot and former military officer. He hopes his ultra-sky dive will contribute to the development of future technologies and the safety of stratospheric flight—specifically by astronauts in high altitude emergencies that are outfitted with the proper survival equipment.

References:  cnn

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rocketranger on Feb 16, 07  0 Trends   2,582 Comments
Love this idea. Wow. Imagine a whole Team doing this. Done way back in 1960 pre Mercury days. Hush USAF testing. Now rent some HI alt balloon & gondola module & Have Fun. See Natl Geographic issues, 1960. History Channel.com Redo retro BUT now with webcam LIVE Video feed. YouTube.
rocketranger on Feb 16, 07  0 Trends   2,582 Comments 0
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