How One Man Built His Own Spacesuit

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Since the age of 8, Cameron Smith has known he was destined for space. He wrote letter after letter to NASA astronauts, and spent countless hours watching and re-watching moon landings on 8mm film. Eventually, he decided to find a way to launch his own space dreams. The archaeologist began to scheme up an unconventional DIY plan: to build his own spacesuit, ascend in a hot air balloon and test his creation at 63,000 feet—the point at which no human can survive without a pressurized environment.

#DIY #Astronaut #Suit

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This man is practically living for his dream. Some people may call him stupid, but I admire his passion.

aegis
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8 years of work for 10 seconds of utter total success to this Man such admiration & respect for a guy so so focused - incredible & good luck 👍🏻

sandmanjono
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He was a professor of mine a few years ago. Really an amazing guy to be around with, and is truly passionate about his work. Good to see him on this channel.

tawaabgouhar
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Wow - the ultimate DIY project! I hope you reach your goal Cameron. Thanks for sharing your story

JaredOwen
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This seems a little more sane than blasting up a couple hundred feet in a homemade rocket to prove the Earth is flat.

AKrn
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A 12 minute video on a really interesting topic (well like all GBR videos)? Really excited to watch this :D

sebastians
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This man has earned his way into NASA and/or Space-X. I hope one day he will get to go up with them and enjoy

randomperson
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I have so much respect for this man. He is living to succeed at his dream. I've tried to do the same but end up drifting further and further to another path. He made his own future.

loserwithacomputer
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i can dig 3 blocks down and put one on top of my head at night in minecraft

lollol-newc
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I can see a movie made about this guy and Tom Hanks starring as him. Aloha

Artari
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"Every one needs a hobby"
-Tony Stark

lmeza
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There's something incredibly inspiring, yet sad about this story. I can't put my finger on it, but it's bitter sweet. Excellent video.

jimsy
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he's so dedicated and wholesome, love this guy

nathan-goqy
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Adam Savage wants to know your location

XavierAncarno
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People delight in condemning dreamers but where would we be without them? Nowhere.

mow
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Gorgeous piece of music (composed?) for this mini documentary. What a guy. I'm rooting for him.

ethanshenfeld
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So proud and blessed to know this man. Such an inspiration. I hope one day when we get back to the states, my daughter can meet you, Cam! She loves space and engineering and would be over the moon to know that someone can do this!

michaelmyers
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My family is great friends with this guy's brother, Mark Smith, who works in the innovation department at Nike. I clicked on this because I recognized Cameron's suit. When I was 9, Cameron went to his brother Mark's pool for oxygen testing, and it was crazy cool. I got to help him out with setting up, and he's such a cool guy. So cool how you guys made a film on his projects and passion!

owenmeschter
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This man is absolutely incredible. The world is a better place with him in it

lewismassie
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My Inventory:
_Gets inspired by an idea and spend hours thinking!_




_Forgets it on the next day!_

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