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Wind delays Austrians edge of space jump in United States
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Los Angeles: US organizers of an Austrian daredevil's record-breaking attempt to jump from the edge of space have delayed the mission by a day due to forecast wind, they said on Friday.Felix ...
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Countdown on for supersonic jump

Austrian skydiver and extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner hopes to take the leap of his life tomorrow, attempting the highest, fastest free fall in history. Ref. Stuff.co.nz

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Austrian daredevil to make new space jump bid
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LOS ANGELES (AFP) - An Austrian daredevil is preparing to make a new attempt Sunday to jump from the edge of space, days after his initial bid was aborted at the last minute due to the weather.Felix ...
Source: Austria News

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Skydiver Felix Baumgartner has landed safely on Earth after skydiving from 128,000 feet. His parachute deployed successfully along the way.

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Man's supersonic first 'amazing'

Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner's supersonic plunge to Earth from the stratosphere could help determine whether space tourists should wear spacesuits similar to the one that protected him as he shattered the sound barrier. Ref. Source 1

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Falling faster: The surprising leap of Felix Baumgartner. Five years ago the Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner broke the sound barrier during his free fall from an altitude of almost 39 kilometers. Now researchers have analyzed the fluid dynamics of his descent. The surprising result: Baumgartner, with his irregularly shaped equipment, fell faster than a smooth, symmetrical body would have. Source 4s.