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  • Felix Baumgartner of Austria seen during the bungee test for Red Bull Stratos, a mission to the edge of space to break the speed of sound in freefall, in Lancaster, California, USA on May 24, 2010.
  • Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria prepares to jump from the altitude of 29455 meters during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012.
  • Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria prepares to jump from the altitude of 29455 meters during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012.
  • Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria prepares to jump from the altitude of 29455 meters during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012.
  • High performance director Andy Walsh and pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria seen prior to the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 14, 2012.
  • ATA crew members inflate the high altitude balloon during the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 14, 2012.
  • Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria prepares for his jump prior to the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 14, 2012.
  • Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria prepares for the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 14, 2012.
  • Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria prepares for the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 14, 2012.
  • Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria steps out from his trailer during the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 14, 2012.
  • Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria is lifted up to the capsule during the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 14, 2012.

  • Felix

    Photograph courtesy Sven Hoffmann, Red Bull Content Pool

    Felix Baumgartner of Austria seen during the bungee test for Red Bull Stratos, a mission to the edge of space to break the speed of sound in freefall, in Lancaster, California, USA on May 24, 2010.

  • Standing on the Edge

    Photograph courtesy Jay Nemeth, Red Bull Content Pool

    Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria prepares to jump from the altitude of 29,455 meters during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012.

  • It's All Down From Here

    Photograph courtesy Jay Nemeth, Red Bull Content Pool

    Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria prepares to jump from the altitude of 29,455 meters during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012.

  • Second Test Jump

    Photograph courtesy Jay Nemeth, Red Bull Content Pool

    Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria prepares to jump from the altitude of 29,455 meters during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012.

  • Andy and Felix

    Photograph courtesy Joerg Mitter, Red Bull Content Pool

    High performance director Andy Walsh and pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria seen prior to the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 14, 2012.

  • Balloon Blowup

    Photograph courtesy Balazs Gardi, Red Bull Content Pool

    ATA crew members inflate the high altitude balloon during the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 14, 2012.

  • Getting Ready

    Photograph courtesy Joerg Mitter, Red Bull Content Pool

    Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria prepares for his jump prior to the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 14, 2012.

  • Suited Up

    Photograph courtesy Balazs Gardi, Red Bull Content Pool

    Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria prepares for the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 14, 2012.

  • Preparation

    Photograph courtesy Balazs Gardi, Red Bull Content Pool

    Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria prepares for the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 14, 2012.

  • Stepping Out

    Photograph courtesy Balazs Gardi, Red Bull Content Pool

    Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria steps out from his trailer during the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 14, 2012.

  • Thumbs Up

    Photograph courtesy Joerg Mitter, Red Bull Content Pool

    Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria is lifted up to the capsule during the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 14, 2012.
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