As the sun dipped below the horizon on Thursday evening, February 20, 2025, Daniel Brock found himself soaring through the skies at an impressive altitude of 33,189 feet, traveling at a brisk speed of 677 mph. Positioned over the heart of southwestern Missouri, he was approximately 25 miles northeast of Joplin and 40 miles southwest of Springfield, experiencing the serene solitude of the evening air far above the landscape. With no recent messages to share, it seems Daniel is fully immersed in his journey, perhaps taking in the views from his lofty perch. For a closer look at where he is, you can check out the map [here](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?center=37.35620856285095,-94.02893543243408&zoom=13&size=600x300&maptype=terrain&markers=color:red%7C37.35620856285095,-94.02893543243408&key=AIzaSyCYAUlOyd8PRZ5u4YE2J2-VRCbWF9EXHO4).