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Felix Baumgartner's space jump

Felix Baumgartner of Austria celebrates after successfully jumping from a capsule that was lifted 24 miles in space.
Felix Baumgartner of Austria celebrates after successfully jumping from a capsule that was lifted 24 miles in space.
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Felix Baumgartner, left, celebrates with Art Thompson, technical project director, after successfully jumping from a space capsule.
Felix Baumgartner, left, celebrates with Art Thompson, technical project director, after successfully jumping from a space capsule.
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Felix Baumgartner waves to the crowd.
Felix Baumgartner waves to the crowd.
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Felix Baumgartner sticks the landing after hitting 833.9 mph in his descent.
Felix Baumgartner sticks the landing after hitting 833.9 mph in his descent.
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Felix Baumgartner's crewmembers react after a successful landing.
Felix Baumgartner's crewmembers react after a successful landing.
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Crewmembers celebrate the successful launch.
Crewmembers celebrate the successful launch.
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Felix Baumgartner steps out of his capsule prior to his jump.
Felix Baumgartner steps out of his capsule prior to his jump.
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Felix Baumgartner shown on a screen at mission control center in Roswell, N.M., prepares for his record-breaking jump from the edge of space.
Felix Baumgartner shown on a screen at mission control center in Roswell, N.M., prepares for his record-breaking jump from the edge of space.
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Felix Baumgartner opens the door of his capsule before his jump.
Felix Baumgartner opens the door of his capsule before his jump.
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Felix Baumgartner shown in the capsule at 77,090 feet.
Felix Baumgartner shown in the capsule at 77,090 feet.
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Felix Baumgartner's view from 76,695 feet above Earth.
Felix Baumgartner's view from 76,695 feet above Earth.
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The capsule and attached helium balloon carrying Felix Baumgartner lift off as he attempts to break the speed of sound with his own body.
The capsule and attached helium balloon carrying Felix Baumgartner lift off as he attempts to break the speed of sound with his own body.
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Felix Baumgartner's mother, Eva Baumgartner, middle, watches with other family members and friends as his capsule lifts off.
Felix Baumgartner's mother, Eva Baumgartner, middle, watches with other family members and friends as his capsule lifts off.
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The capsule and attached helium balloon carrying Felix Baumgartner lift off.
The capsule and attached helium balloon carrying Felix Baumgartner lift off.
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Eva Baumgartner watching her son's capsule lift off.
Eva Baumgartner watching her son's capsule lift off.
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The crane and balloon before liftoff.
The crane and balloon before liftoff.
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Felix Baumgartner is shown on a screen at mission control center in Roswell, N.M.
Felix Baumgartner is shown on a screen at mission control center in Roswell, N.M.
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Felix Baumgartner appears on screen at mission control in Roswell, N.M.
Felix Baumgartner appears on screen at mission control in Roswell, N.M.
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Felix Baumgartner steps out from his trailer.
Felix Baumgartner steps out from his trailer.
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As the sun rises, workers prepare the launch site for Felix Baumgartner's attempt to break the speed of sound with his own body.
As the sun rises, workers prepare the launch site for Felix Baumgartner's attempt to break the speed of sound with his own body.
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