Crew Members Prepare Red Bull Stratos Capsule

Crew members prepare the capsule for the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 23, 2012.

Red Bull Stratos Capsule at the Flight Line

The capsule seen at the flight line during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the speed of sound in freefall.

Red Bull Stratos Capsule Before Liftoff

The capsule seen before lift off at the flight line during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37,000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall.

Baumgartner Pre-Jump

Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria is on the way to the capsule at the flight line during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall.

Red Bull Stratos Capsule with Baumgartner

Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria sits in the capsule before lift off at the flight line during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall.

Interior of Red Bull Stratos Capsule

The interior of the space capsule for the Red Bull Stratos mission in Lancaster, California, USA on February 1, 2012.

Climb Aboard - Red Bull Stratos, 7/25/12 Test Jump

Daredevil skydiver Felix Baumgartner steps into his high-altitude balloon capsule in Roswell, N.M., during the second manned test jump for the Red Bull Stratos mission on July 25, 2012.

Red Bull Stratos — Manned Flight Two

The crane follows the balloon with the capsule at the flight line during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall.

Red Bull Stratos Balloon Inflation

ATA crew members fill up the balloon with helium at the flight line during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37,000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall.

Red Bull Stratos Manned Flight Test

The capsule lifts up during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall.

Baumgartner Lands in the Desert

Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria lands in the desert during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall.

Joe Kittinger in Red Bull Stratos Mission Control

Capcom 1 USAF Col (ret) Joe Kittinger of the United States works at the mission control during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall.

Red Bull Stratos Mission Control

Crew members work at the mission control during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall.

Baumgartner and Kittinger Post-Jump

Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria hugs Capcom 1 USAF Col (ret) Joe Kittinger of the United States during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall.

Red Bull Stratos Capsule After Hard Landing

The capsule lies in the desert after a hard landing during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012.

Damaged Red Bull Stratos Capsule Lifted

Crew members recover the capsule in the desert after the successfully compleated second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012.

Red Bull Stratos Capsule Recovery

Crew members recover the capsule after the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall.

Baumgartner Stands on Red Bull Stratos Capsule

Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria seen during the first manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on February 23, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the sound of speed in freefall.

Red Bull Stratos Capsule at the Flight Line

The capsule seen at the flight line during the second manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on July 25, 2012. Red Bull Stratos is a mission to the edge of space to an altitude of 37.000 meters to break several records including the speed of sound in freefall.

Baumgartner During Egress Training

Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria seen during the egrass training for the Red Bull Stratos in Lancaster, California, USA on February 22, 2012.

Red Bull Stratos Mission Infographic

Red Bull Stratos mission infographic (ENG, Imperial Units, Color).

Red Bull Stratos Capsule and Balloon Infographic

Infographic of Red Bull Stratos capsule and balloon (US Spelling, Imperial Units, Color).

Red Bull Stratos Photos: Amazing 18-Mile 'Space Jump' Practice Skydive

Date: 14 August 2012 Time: 11:53 AM ET
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