The Fall Video

[jpowell]

What would it look like to fall from the edge of space?<br /><br />This weeks video on the JP Aerospace web site shows a descent from 94,000 feet. It's about four minutes of clips from the fall. The vehicle has a parachute but you can't tell from the camcorder's view.<br />The sound is the best part. Turn up the volume for this one.<br /><br />It was shot on the Away 17 mission.<br /><br />JP<br /><br />http://www.jpaerospace.com<br />

 

[wvbraun]

Just in case you really are John Powell: How are things going with the ATO project? I find that concept fascinating, blimps in space. <img src="/images/icons/cool.gif" />

 

[jpowell]

Like Jimmy Buffett says, "I've proved who I am so many times the magnetic strips worn thin".<br /><br />It's going really well. The team is growing and we're gearing up for a run to 100,000 feet in a few weeks to test some new equipment, (Away 26). <br /><br />We've put a log on the JPA website to let folks know what's going on.<br /><br />www.jpaerospace.com<br /><br />JP

 

[wvbraun]

Ok, I believe you. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /><br /><br />Do you have an estimate when the ATO might become operational? Five years? Ten?<br /><br />I wish you and your team the best.

 

[jpowell]

We are shooting for an orbital demostrator in seven years.<br /><br />We've put another new video on the JPA website:<br /><br />www.jpaerospace.com<br /><br />This one is for the rocket junkies out there.<br />Description:<br />"In addition to launching rockets from balloons as part of a high altitude launch system, JPA uses rockets as a research tool for Airship to Orbit. Here is a small sample of launches we've conducted. Most of those in the video are ground launches from suspended gondolas or from gimbaled launch rails."<br /><br />JP

 

[jatslo]

Hey, the did that a few times back in the 60's, like in the following: