Tag Archives: Felix Baumgartner

The Highest Jump

Source: Air & Space Magazine – airspacemag.com By Mark Betancourt The computer scientist who pulled off a world-record skydive is still wondering: Could it be done from orbit?

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Parachutist’s Record Fall: Over 25 Miles in 15 Minutes

Source: The New York Times – nytimes.com By John Markoff Alan Eustace Jumps From Stratosphere, Breaking Felix Baumgartner’s World Record

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Explore the Edge of Space With ‘Red Bull Stratos’ Exhibit at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Source: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force By: Sarah Swan – National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Just over a year ago, Felix Baumgartner ascended to 127,852 feet in a stratospheric balloon and made a freefall jump, rushing … Continue reading

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