Felix Baumgartner after freefall
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Felix Baumgartner after freefall
Felix Baumgartner after jumping to Earth from an altitude of 39, 045 meters. During the jump 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). Photographed on 14th October 2012
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the extraordinary moment when Felix Baumgartner, an Austrian daredevil, completed his record-breaking freefall from the edge of space. On October 14th, 2012, Baumgartner fearlessly jumped to Earth from an astonishing altitude of 39,045 meters. As he descended through the stratosphere in a breathtaking display of human courage and determination, he achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first skydiver to break the sound barrier. In this iconic image frozen in time, we see Baumgartner waving confidently as he plummets towards our planet at an unimaginable speed. His red and white parachute billows gracefully behind him against a backdrop of endless blue skies. This photograph encapsulates not only a remarkable feat but also represents a pivotal moment in history where boundaries were pushed beyond what was thought possible. Baumgartner's achievement is etched into the annals of both American and Austrian history as his daring jump shattered multiple records. With a maximum velocity clocking at an astounding 1342.8 kilometers per hour (mach 1.24), he soared higher than any other human before him and ventured further into uncharted territory. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring image captured by Science Photo Library, we are reminded that within each individual lies boundless potential for exploration and triumph over adversity. Felix Baumgartner's mission to the edge of space serves as an inspiration for generations to come - proof that with unwavering determination and audacity, humans can conquer even their wildest dreams.
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