A Supersonic Jump, From 23 Miles in the Air

[Kadri]

I didn't thought about the aspect on humans of the supersonic speed . Interesting! I hope he doesn't get hurt .

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/16/science/16tier.html?ref=science&pagewanted=all

Kadri.

[latego]

Nothing compared to some schemes the americans were designing in the 60's to provide emergency reentry from ORBIT. See http://www.astronautix.com/craftfam/rescue.htm, especially the MOOSE and Paracone. They would allow for what amounts in practise to a jump from 300 km high, at almost 8 km/s about 24 mach) speed.

Bye!!!

[Kadri]

Thanks for the link Latego