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The man in the black flying suit

Fear junkie pushes the limits

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The highest dive

Breaking the record for the longest, fastest free-fall means jumping into a near vacuum and hurtling toward earth at the speed of sound. This year, two men are racing to do just that – but the hardest...

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The highest and fastest freefall in history

The Red Bull Stratos team has announced that they are moving into the final preparation phase of their long anticipated mission, as Felix Baumgartner attempts to break the 52-year-old record for the...

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Felix Baumgartner ready for freefall from space

Austrian extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner is ready to rise to the challenge of the Mission Red Bull Stratos. His aim is to jump from a balloon in the stratosphere from an altitude of 36 576 metres...

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Felix Baumgartner completes final test jump from 29 455 metres

On 25 July 2012, Felix Baumgartner completed the final milestone remaining before he attempts to achieve his dream of becoming the first person to break the speed of sound in freefall.

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Red Bull Stratos: Felix Baumgartner finishes second manned test flight

On 25 July 2012, Felix Baumgartner completed the final milestone remaining before he attempts to achieve his dream of becoming the first person to break the speed of sound in freefall. According to...

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