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5. Wonder when exactly he broke the sound barrier.

Sun Oct 14, 2012, 08:13 PM

Oct 2012

I'm assuming the shockwave would be less powerful the thinner the atmosphere is..?

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Felix Baumgartner Red Bull Stratos FULL SPACE JUMP VIDEO [View all] Lars77 Oct 2012 OP

Outstanding! CrispyQ Oct 2012 #1

He looked like he was spinning really fast at one point Lars77 Oct 2012 #3

I can't wait to hear his interview after. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2012 #4

Wonder when exactly he broke the sound barrier. Lars77 Oct 2012 #5

I'm just speculating at this point. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2012 #7

The only interview I could find is not in English Seedersandleechers Oct 2012 #12

No, his visor was fogging up. Warpy Oct 2012 #6

That's it? Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2012 #8

Pretty amazing stuff Plucketeer Oct 2012 #9

I've seen Olympic gymnasts have sloppier landings than that! htuttle Oct 2012 #11

Fearless Felix jumps from 25 miles up and lands on his feet. Octafish Oct 2012 #14

That dude is nuts! blackspade Oct 2012 #15

Couple of points to remember. EnviroBat Oct 2012 #16