Extreme athlete cancels 2nd try at becoming first skydiver to break sound barrier over NM

Article by: JERI CLAUSING , Associated Press
Updated: October 9, 2012 - 5:35 PM

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cavellOct. 9, 12 9:03 AM

Next generation spacesuits? Please. It's a stunt for red bull. U think any astronaut actually intends to escape a failed rocket and parachute to safety? In what dream world would this happen?

mercadofuzzOct. 9, 1211:41 AM

Sonic BOOM!

mouthwashOct. 9, 1212:40 PM

One man -- zero life insurance policies!

holstjOct. 9, 1212:45 PM

Mission aborted for today.

counter545Oct. 9, 12 1:08 PM

Postponed is the more accurate word. Not cancelled.

jimmywestoneOct. 9, 12 1:20 PM

I am guessing that it will be aborted a few more times. It is tough to have a go for launch when it requires wind less that 2mph.

adri0801Oct. 9, 12 2:52 PM

Darn, I was really looking forward to this..

woodyagOct. 9, 12 4:48 PM

"extreme athlete"?? Puh-leeze. "Extreme advertising", maybe. We used to call these guys "dare-devils", and pay money to see if they'll die, this time. The idea that there is "science" going on here is pure smoke and mirrors. You could drop a rock, with a camera on it, and learn as much. Yup, gravity works.