I Jumped From Space (World Record Supersonic Freefall)

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Felix Baumgartner successfully broke the sound barrier outside of an aircraft by using a device called a G-whizz to stabilize himself during a dangerous flat spin at 600 miles per hour. He managed to avoid the risk of blood leaving his skull through his eyeballs and safely landed with the help of flares dropped by Luke, completing his record-breaking jump.

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  • Felix Baumgartner utilized a device called G-whizz to stabilize himself during his jump, preventing a dangerous flat spin at 600 miles per hour and ensuring survival.
  • To avoid the risk of blood leaving his skull through his eyeballs due to extreme speed, Baumgartner followed flares dropped by Luke to navigate his descent safely, achieving a successful completion of his record-breaking jump.

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  • Who was the first human to break the sound barrier outside of an aircraft?

    Felix Baumgartner

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Breaking the Sound Barrier: Felix's Record Jump

  • Felix Baumgartner aimed to be the first human to break the sound barrier outside of an aircraft, facing challenges like avoiding over-rotation during his jump to maintain control and prevent spinning. He successfully reached Mach 1 after 34 seconds, managing a dangerous flat spin at 600 miles per hour by using a device called a G-whizz to stabilize himself and ensure survival.
  • During his jump, Baumgartner faced the risk of blood leaving his skull through his eyeballs due to the extreme speed, but he managed to stabilize himself using the G-whizz device. He also navigated his descent by following flares dropped by Luke, ensuring a safe landing and a successful completion of his record-breaking jump.
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