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BlaniX: Noiseless Daredevils Over Austria | Photostory May 14, 2012 1:14 PM 0 Comment
The Red Bull Skydive Team recently performed one of the most daring wingsuit manoeuvres ever seen. As part of the project Akte BlaniX III, the five-man squadron set off in hot pursuit of two gliders cruising 4,000 metres above the ground. The skydivers then inched their way towards the aircraft before flying along side by side at speeds in excess of 180km/h.
Read ArticleFelix Baumgartner: Red Bull Stratos Suits Him May 8, 2012 4:50 PM 0 Comment
Felix Baumgartner will perform a skydive from the edge of space. His full-pressure suit and helmet are his personal life support system. Once Felix jumps, this system will be his only protection until he reaches the safety of the lower atmosphere. Here are the facts about this extra-terrestrial garment.
Read ArticleRed Bull Stratos | Our Beautiful Balloon March 20, 2012 11:52 AM 0 Comment
With the launch date for the record-breaking freefall edging ever closer, we’ve taken a closer look at the vital piece of kit that will take Felix Baumgartner and his capsule to the edge of space – namely the helium balloon…
Read ArticleRed Bull Stratos: Felix Baumgartner Jumps from 71,580 feet March 16, 2012 4:42 PM 0 Comment
Yesterday saw Felix Baumgartner jump out of a space capsule from an altitude of approximately 71,580 feet as the Red Bull Stratos project moved forward into the manned flight stage in New Mexico.
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