Shuttle diving

Experience the thrill as skydivers jump during Shuttle launches in Florida, capturing stunning views of liftoffs!

Written byPhil Plait

2009-03-17T22:20:03 | 1 min read

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This is very cool: skydivers who make a jump every time the Shuttle launches. But as you watch, you'll see they do this in Florida, and you can see the Shuttle lifting off in the background! Sunset Shuttle Launch Wingsuit Jump from Jeff Nebelkopf on Vimeo. Tip o' the helmet cam to BABloggee Kerr Rainey!

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