Felix Baumgartner dead: Relive the moment he jumped from the edge of space
Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria jumps out from the capsule during the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell. (Photo: Reuters)
Just hours before the accident, Baumgartner posted to Instagram about 'too much wind,' hinting at the challenging flying conditions. Local authorities and emergency services have since confirmed his identity and death. Porto Sant'Elpidio's mayor, Massimiliano Ciarpella, expressed deep sorrow, describing Baumgartner as 'a symbol of courage and passion for extreme flight'.JUMPING FROM EDGE OF SPACEBaumgartner shot to global fame on October 14, 2012, during the Red Bull Stratos project, when he ascended to nearly 39 kilometers above Earth in a helium balloon and leapt in a pressurized suit, becoming the first person to break the sound barrier in free fall.WATCH FELIX BAUMGARTNER JUMP FROM EDGE OF SPACE VIDEO His jump set records for the highest manned balloon flight, highest freefall jump, and fastest human freefall.With a small jump, Baumgartner plunged into a near-vacuum, free-falling for four minutes and nineteen seconds and reaching a record-breaking top speed of 1,357.64 km/h (843.6 mph)—making him the first human to break the sound barrier outside of a vehicle. The descent set three world records: highest manned balloon flight, highest free fall, and fastest free fall.
Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria jumps out of his capsule during the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell. (Photo: Reuters)
The Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) officially recognised Baumgartner's achievements, though some of these records have since been surpassed.Known for his motto 'born to fly,' Baumgartner was celebrated for pushing the boundaries of human flight, base-jumping from iconic locations and sharing his passion on social media until his final days.His legacy will endure in the world of extreme sports and beyond.- Ends
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