Jumped From Space ( World Record ) NASA

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"Jumped From Space (World Record) NASA" refers to the historic event when Felix Baumgartner, an Austrian skydiver and BASE jumper, performed a record-breaking freefall jump from the stratosphere on October 14, 2012. This incredible feat was part of the Red Bull Stratos project, and it aimed to break multiple records, including the highest altitude jump, the highest freefall speed, and the first person to break the sound barrier in freefall.

Baumgartner ascended to an altitude of approximately 128,100 feet (39,000 meters) in a specially designed capsule carried by a helium balloon. Wearing a pressurized suit, he then stepped out of the capsule and descended in a freefall, eventually breaking the speed of sound, reaching a maximum speed of 843.6 miles per hour (1,357.6 kilometers per hour or Mach 1.25).

This incredible jump provided valuable insights into human survival at high altitudes and speeds, as well as advanced technologies for pressure suits and parachute systems. It was a testament to human courage, innovation, and the pursuit of pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the field of aerospace exploration.

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