The Tech Behind Felix Baumgartner's Stratospheric Skydive

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By samzenpusOct 14, 2012, 4:13 pm135 pts
MrSeb writes "Felix Baumgartner has successfully completed his stratospheric skydive from 128,000 feet (39km), breaking a record that was set 52 years ago by Air Force Captain Joe Kittinger — that much we know. From the balloon, to the capsule, to the gear that Baumgartner wore during his 730 mph (1174 kph)…

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