Felix Baumgartner ascending in balloon
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Felix Baumgartner ascending in balloon
Felix Baumgartner ascending in a capsule hung from a helium balloon on 14th October 2012. The capsule climbed to an altitude of 39, 045 meters, before Baumgartner jumped out. He was in freefall for four minutes and twenty seconds. The jump broke the record for the highest ever freefall and Baumgartner became the first ever skydiver to break the sound barrier, reaching a maximum velocity of 1342.8 kilometres an hour (mach 1.24)
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history as Felix Baumgartner fearlessly ascends into the stratosphere on October 14th, 2012. Suspended from a helium balloon, his capsule steadily climbs to an astonishing altitude of 39,045 meters. The anticipation builds as Baumgartner prepares for what will become an unprecedented feat. As he bravely leaps out of the capsule, time seems to stand still. For four minutes and twenty seconds, Baumgartner plummets through the atmosphere in exhilarating freefall. This daring jump not only shatters the record for the highest ever freefall but also propels him into uncharted territory. Breaking through barriers both literal and figurative, Baumgartner becomes the first skydiver to break the sound barrier during his descent. Reaching an astounding velocity of 1342.8 kilometers per hour (mach 1.24), he defies gravity's limits and etches his name in aviation history. The image showcases this extraordinary achievement against a backdrop of pristine white clouds and endless blue skies. It serves as a testament to human courage and determination that transcends borders - with Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner making this remarkable leap in North America's United States. This iconic photograph encapsulates not just one man's incredible journey but also represents mankind's relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries beyond imagination.
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