What pushed Felix Baumgartner to the edge of space

What pushed Felix Baumgartner to the edge of space?

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Date: OCT 23, 2012
Participants: Felix Baumgartner
Event: Red Bull Stratos
About this Video: Find out more about B.A.S.E. jumper, pilot and skydiver Felix Baumgartner, the man who broke the sound barrier during Red Bull Stratos' mission to the edge of space. On October 14, the 43-year-old Austrian flew to an altitude of 128,100 feet in a helium balloon and completed a record-breaking jump from the stratosphere, becoming the first person to break the speed of sound without mechanical assistance. Baumgartner, who has completed many incredible feats in his B.A.S.E. jumping career, broke two other world records (highest free fall and highest manned balloon flight) to complete his most daring mission to date.