Skydiver’s 36km jump bids to break sound barrier

Skydiver Felix Baumgartner is preparing to take the leap of his life, aiming for the highest, fastest freefall in history.

Skydiver’s 36km jump bids to break sound barrier

If he survives, the man dubbed “Fearless Felix” could be the first skydiver to break the sound barrier. If he does not, his failure could be live-streamed on the internet for all to see.

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