Sunday, September 29, 2013

Picture Of The Day

One goes up, one comes down: A skydiver and instructor swoop down over California as a rocket is launched in the background

One Goes Up, One Comes Down: Stunning Skydiving Photo Complete With Rocket Launch In The Background -- Daily Mail

* Skydiver knew a rocket launch was going to be taking place on the morning of the jump
* Picture captures the Earth's gravity at play

An incredible picture captures the moment a rocket leaves the Earth's gravity whilst a skydiver succumbs to the planets forces.

It happened more than six years ago when a Delta II rocket blasted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Lompoc, California.

Whilst the rocket was zooming off towards space carrying a satellite, Staff Sgt. Eric Thompson was plummeting towards Earth and managed to snap the photo.

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My Comment: Wow .... I am impressed.

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