Man to jump 36,500 meters from Earth's surface
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Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria seen before his jump at the first manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on March 15 2012. In this test he reach the altitude 21800 meters (71500 ft) and landed safely near Roswell. (Photo courtesy of Red Bull Stratos)
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Infographic of Felix Baumgartner's jump. (Infographic from Red Bull Stratos)
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Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria (C) looks at the capsule prior to the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 23, 2012. (Photo courtesy of Red Bull Stratos)
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Crew members prepare the capsule for the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 23, 2012. (Photo courtesy of Red Bull Stratos)
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Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria hugs Capcom 1 USAF Col (ret) Joe Kittinger of the United States during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall. (Photo courtesy of Red Bull Stratos)
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Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria celebrates after he lands at the desert during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall. (Photo courtesy Red Bull Stratos)
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Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria steps out from the capsule during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall. (Photo courtesy Red Bull Stratos)
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The balloon lifts up during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. (Photo courtesy Red Bull Stratos)