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Red Bull Stratos: Mission Accomplished

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Austria's Felix Baumgartner earned his place in the history books on Sunday, 14 October 2012. He has landed safely with his parachute in the desert of New Mexico after jumping out of his space capsule at 39,045 meters and plunging back towards earth, hitting a maximum of speed of 1,342.8 km/h.     The 43-year-old Austrian skydiving expert also broke two other world records (highest freefall, highest manned balloon flight), leaving the one for the longest freefall to project mentor Col. Joe Kittinger.     After flying to an altitude of 39,045 meters (128,100 feet) in a helium-filled balloon, Felix Baumgartner completed the record breaking jump for the ages from the edge of space. Countless millions of people around the world watched his ascent and jump live on television broadcasts and live streams on the Internet.   During the freefall, he appeared to spin rapidly, but he quickly re-gained control and moments later opened h...

Red Bull's Stratos skydiving experience at iFLY, Sentosa

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In 1960, United States Air Force Captain Joe Kittinger made history by lifting off from earth in a helium balloon called Excelsior III to the height of 102,800ft / 31,333m. He did an incredibly brave and amazing thing by jumping once he reached that altitude.     This year, 2012, Red Bull Stratos is attempting to re-write history. Felix Baumgartner will undertake a stratospheric balloon flight to more than 120,000ft / 36,576m and make a freefall jump at supersonic speed. In this process, he could potentially break four world records: highest manned balloon flight, freefall from highest altitude, longest freefall and reaching supersonic speed in freefall.     Red Bull Stratos pilot Felix Baumgartner is an expert parachutist best known for completing an unprecedented freefall flight across the English Channel using carbon wings in 2003. He made his first skydive at the age of 16 as he longed and dreamed of skydiving and flying helicopters since...

[Delay launch date] Red Bull Stratos – Mission to the Edge of Space

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Due to the unforeseen change of direction in wind, the LAUNCH DATE  have been postponed to 9th October 2012, 8 PM and the 'LIVE'  broadcast will be shown on YouTube channel.  For more information , please visit: www.redbullstratos.com The latest report delivered by M eteorologist Don Day states that the weather is expected to deliver gusty winds to Roswell, NM, therefore the launch of the Mission to the Edge of Space has to be re-scheduled and the flying will probably take place Tuesday. The reason behind the delay is a strong cold front with sharp colder temperatures, low clouds and some drizzle that will be moving through eastern New Mexico over the weekend. While the weather will greatly improve on Monday with clearing skies and warmer temperatures, wind speeds are expected to be above acceptable levels for a safe launch on Monday morning. The delay does not influence the preparations on site. Felix Baumgartner and the tea...

Red Bull Stratos – Mission to the Edge of Space

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I am so looking forward to an upcoming mission by Red Bull Stratos , in fact, I am counting down to the record-breaking moment, Mission to the Edge of Space that is going to take place on the 8th of October 2012 9 th of October 2012, 8pm In this mission, Felix Baumgartner will undertake a stratospheric balloon flight to more than 120,000ft (36.576m) and make a record-breaking freefall jump attempting to become the first man to break the speed of sound in freefall while delivering valuable data for medical and scientific advancement. Prepare yourself and witness this history-in-the making moment!!   Do enjoy the cinematic trailer. After watching it, I am pretty much impressed by his courage on this extreme task. It will be broadcast LIVE on YouTube channel. For more information of the exact link to view the live stream, please visit: www.redbullstratos.com