| MadSci Network: Engineering |
It is possible. At about 100 miles up an object would go into orbit around the earth. Need approval from NASA to jump from shuttle. Note my website: http://www.dropzonepress.com Moderator's note: Other reasons the experiment would be difficult to get permission for: high risk of failure, political and public-perception ramifications, scientific value, difficulty of finding volunteers, expense of training... just to name a few.
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