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To: Timber Rattler
A better article for the jump is HERE.

Kittenger's long freefall is still the record. Felix had a greater fall speed, but opened his parachute (deployable aerodynamic decellerator in military terms) early.

8 posted on 10/15/2012 3:08:21 AM PDT by Loud Mime (arguetheconstitution.com)
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To: Loud Mime
I wonder what Robbie Maddison thinks of this jump.
10 posted on 10/15/2012 3:13:55 AM PDT by Loud Mime (arguetheconstitution.com)
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