The Austrian skydiver broke the world record for highest skydive by jumping from 24 miles above the Earth.
From the Edge of Space: Felix Baumgartner’s Death-Defying Dive
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Felix Baumgartner of Austria sitting in his capsule prior to the hoped-for launch of Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, N.M., on Oct. 9, 2012. High winds postponed the launch at least two days.
