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In reply to the discussion: Skydiver lands safely after historic jump from edge of space [View all]FirstLight
(13,341 posts)7. totally AWESOME!!!!
I made my kids watch too...we were all glued to the computer!
You realize this is about as close to a 'moon-walk' moment my kids' generation will have?
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That was one of the coolest thing I have ever seen. He was flipping early then got it under control
sarcasmo
Oct 2012
#1
He also broke the record for greatest height ever ascended in a balloon at over 127,000 feet.
go west young man
Oct 2012
#28
Well, if I were on their marketing team, that's absolutely what I'd be thinking.
calimary
Oct 2012
#32
People probably asked the same thing of the Wright brothers' little stunts, too.
kestrel91316
Oct 2012
#54
I'm thinking this proves that could be used as part of an astronaut rescue system
TrogL
Oct 2012
#55
I certainly understand those who are confused by humanities attempt to push itself beyond its define
LanternWaste
Oct 2012
#90