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Old 10-10-2012, 06:06 AM
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Yes, how frustrating.

They've got one spare.

I wonder what happens if the second attempt is also aborted?

Would they give up or invest in more balloons?

Can anyone explain why they can't redeploy the same balloon?

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Old 10-10-2012, 06:25 AM
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Can anyone explain why they can't redeploy the same balloon?
H, they said early on in the broadcast that the balloon has to be so thin (to conserve weight?) that it can easily be damaged so I guess they wouldn't want to risk packing it and unpacking it again.
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Old 10-10-2012, 10:09 AM
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Danny Deckchair did it with normal helium balloons and a deck chair. Just sayin...
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Old 12-10-2012, 01:15 AM
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Second attempt will take place 23:00 AEDT (NSW, Vic) Sunday 14 October.
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Old 14-10-2012, 08:07 PM
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BUMP

This is (hopefully) happening in about 4hrs time.
Please please please let it be a wind-free day in Roswell.
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Old 14-10-2012, 10:10 PM
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Definitely watching this space again!
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Old 14-10-2012, 11:59 PM
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Coverage on 73.
Latest info - suited up, balloon rolled out, in a weather hold, launch not before 01:30 AEDT.
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Old 15-10-2012, 12:03 AM
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Oh, you're kidding. Damn.

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Old 15-10-2012, 12:20 AM
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Baumgartner strapped in.

Here's hoping that the wind will be calm enough in an hour and a half's time.

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http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/
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Old 15-10-2012, 12:56 AM
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Felix is strapped in, helmet visor down and waiting...
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Old 15-10-2012, 01:47 AM
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Inflation started!!!!!!
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Old 15-10-2012, 02:33 AM
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Liftoff!
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Old 15-10-2012, 02:39 AM
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lifffttofff....!!!!
looks like it's show timeeee!
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Old 15-10-2012, 02:49 AM
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How awesome.

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Old 15-10-2012, 03:07 AM
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7 Mate's 'live' coverage here in WA appears to be 3 hours delayed. There are so many choice words I want to say right now.
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Old 15-10-2012, 03:20 AM
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Yay, web live feed seems to be working for me now. Was buffering pretty bad for me a while ago.

Been moving my WiMax gateway around and got it going just in time to hear:
"Stand by, I've screwed up. Hold-on"
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Old 15-10-2012, 03:25 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrIxH...layer_embedded#

Is a good stream too if the other fails.
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Old 15-10-2012, 04:19 AM
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yeah good feed here on 7mate sunshine coast
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Old 15-10-2012, 04:42 AM
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Just crossed 120k feet - slightly surprised they haven't already depressurised the capsule, in case he needs to get ASAP.
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