not an astronaut but close

[bobby_hamill]

Been tracking a balloon down near the 4 corners of the western part of the US the balloon is a new project where
tourist will experience a balloon ride all the way up to 100,000 feet . The balloon has been up for about 5 days now

The world view space balloon is at 70,400 feet

here is the link to the company

https://worldview.space/
and here is the link to track the balloon

https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=a0973a
the other red balloon indicator north of the world view balloon is an Raven Aerostar and it is at 60,600 feet

Bobby

 

[Funkworks]

I filled up my shopping cart with tickets and now they won't let me empty it!

 

[EPflyer]

Enjoy the ride,

 

[SecondRow]

We’ll, I’m in! Might have to start selling blood.

Something I don’t understand. They say 5 days, but they also say the ride is a total 6-8 hours. I can’t imagine you spend 5 days at that altitude. I need some clarity before I drop $50K/person.

 

[NateB]

The flight is one day, but they want you there for a 5 day window to make sure the weather is good.

 

[SecondRow]

The flight is one day, but they want you there for a 5 day window to make sure the weather is good.

Yeah, I’ve taken the time to actually read the fine print now.

I’d love to do something like this. It’s probably the closest I’ll ever get to space.

 

[NateB]

Yeah, I’ve taken the time to actually read the fine print now.

I’d love to do something like this. It’s probably the closest I’ll ever get to space.

Same here. If I ever find myself with $50k I don't need to spend or set aside for other things, a balloon ride to the edge of space sounds fantastic.

 

[bobby_hamill]

it has been up for 5 days but I don't think anyone is on it yet, There still testing it
or it may be a remote sensing type of balloon as in the company info they say they offer
remote sensing services balloons

 

[SecondRow]

it has been up for 5 days but I don't think anyone is on it yet, There still testing it
or it may be a remote sensing type of balloon as in the company info they say they offer
remote sensing services balloons I totally misunderstood your first post. I originally thought they had already started service

EDIT: I don’t know what the heck happened in this post but I couldn’t fix it and I couldn’t delete it to start over.

 

[bobby_hamill]

Old timer to rookie astronaut..... Show some respect and keep your space suit on that way
if you have gas nobody can smell it but you

 

[SecondRow]

it has been up for 5 days but I don't think anyone is on it yet, There still testing it
or it may be a remote sensing type of balloon as in the company info they say they offer
remote sensing services balloons

I totally misunderstood your first post. I originally thought they started service and had a 5-day trip going on.

 

[kuririn]

OK, hate to be "that guy" but 100,000 ft. is 30.5 kilometers/18.9 miles.
Karmann Line is 100 kilometers/62 miles.
So less than a third of the way to "space".
Edge of space? Not even close.
But, I agree, still a unique experience.

 

[SecondRow]

And yet, the closest I will ever have a chance to get. Don’t be a killjoy.

 

[kuririn]

Sorry, I'll go to my room now.