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On October 14, 2012, Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner made history jumping from the edge of space. Eight million captivated viewers tuned in live into YouTube to see him leap from a staggering height of 38,969.4 meters. Piercing the sound barrier in his descent, marking him the first human in history to achieve such a feat in freefall.

Funded by the $20-million Red Bull Stratos project, this venture wasn't just a testament to human courage but also a significant advancement in our understanding of extreme conditions near space. The journey, starting in Roswell, New Mexico, took him to the very fringes of space. After an ascent lasting hours, his descent back to Earth was notably faster: just over nine minutes.

Born in 1969, Felix's passion for the skies began at 16 with his first skydive. This early encounter fueled a love for extreme parachuting and BASE jumping. His prowess led him to serve in the Austrian military, where he honed his parachuting skills.

A tattoo on his forearm succinctly encapsulates his life's mantra: 'Born to fly'.

Before his record-shattering jump, Felix approached Red Bull for a BASE jump sponsorship which was initially denied. Yet, undeterred, he completed the stunt independently. Impressed, Red Bull later sponsored him, catapulting his career. But jumping off the world's tallest structures wasn't enough. Felix sought greater challenges, setting his eyes on breaking a 52-year-old record set by Joseph Kittinger for the highest freefall parachute jump.

Kittinger, then 84, became a pivotal mentor to Felix during the Stratos mission. Years of meticulous planning, costly research, and rigorous testing followed. A specialized pressure suit was developed for Felix, vital for his survival. Despite initial hesitations, by the jump day, all potential pitfalls had been addressed.

Felix's descent wasn't without challenges. Facing visor fogging and a perilous spin, he fought to stabilize himself, reaching a mind-blowing top speed of 1,357.6 km/h (843.6 mph).

The event's significance extended beyond its physical feat. It set new online viewing records, with eight million people watching live on YouTube, a number constrained only by server limitations.

THE JUMP FROM SPACE IN NUMBERS
✅3 years to develop the media systems
✅15 in-flight cameras in the capsule ✅-70.9°C minimum temperature
✅117.9 knots fasted overland speed of manned balloon
✅5097 m3 of helium filled the balloon at launch

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