Red Bull Stratos Capsule
The Red Bull Stratos capsule carrying Felix Baumgartner is shown in mid-ascent on Oct. 14, 2012. WATCH LIVE
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Baumgartner's Balloon Launches
The balloon carrying daredevil Felix Baumgartner ascends to begin his attempt to break multiple skydiving world records. WATCH LIVE
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Baumgartner in Capsule
Felix Baumgartner is shown inside his capsule as he ascends in preparation for his record-breaking jump Oct 14, 2012.WATCH LIVE
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Red Bull Stratos: New Mexico Sunrise
A camera inside daredevil Felix Baumgartner's Red Bull Stratos capsule captures New Mexico sunrise on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, during prelaunch preparations for an attempt to set make the world's highest skydive.
Red Bull Stratos: Checklist
This still photo of Red Bull Stratos broadcast shows daredevil Felix Baumgartner as he reviews a prelaunch checklist for his supersonic jump on Oct. 14, 2012.
Red Bull Stratos: Inside the Capsule
This camera view inside the Red Bull Stratos capsule shows daredevil Felix Baumgartner inside as he prepares to attempt the world's highest skydive on Oct. 14, 2012. The 23-mile skydive, a supersonic jump, was being webcast live.
Daredevil Felix Baumgartner: Introspection
Daredevil Felix Baumgartner is shown inside his pressure suit and capsule ahead of an attempt to make the world's highest skydive, a supersonic jump, on Oct. 14, 2012, from Roswell, New Mexico.
Red Bull Stratos: World's Highest Skydive
This screenshot from Red Bull Stratos' webcast shows the capsule that will carry skydiver Felix Baumgartner to a height of 23 miles (37 km) for his record-setting attempt at the world's highest skydive, a supersonic jump, on Oct. 14, 2012.
Space Jump: How Felix Baumgartner's Record-Breaking Supersonic Skydive Works (Infographic)
The daredevil's jump from 120,000 feet altitude requires the use of a space suit due to the low temperature and thin air. [Complete Mission Profile]
Red Bull Stratos: Balloon Inflation
This still from a Red Bull Stratos webcast shows ground crew members inflating the 55-story helium balloon that will carry daredevil Felix Baumgartner to his 23-mile target altitude for his supersonic skydive, which would be the world's highest skydive, on Oct. 14, 2012.
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