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Felix Baumgartner Makes World Record Skydive From Space

Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner has made history by smashing the world record for the highest skydive after leaping from 128,097ft.

Baumgartner ascended to the edge of space in a pressurized capsule suspended beneath a giant helium balloon. He then jumped out, freefalling for four minutes and 19 seconds before opening his parachute.

The 43-year-old skydiver also broke the record for the highest manned balloon flight after riding with the capsule 24 miles above New Mexico.

He also achieved the fastest freefall after reaching a top speed of 834mph (1,342km/h) and broke the sound barrier.

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