After successfully completing his 24-mile high space jump, the world has been eagerly anticipating the release of the first footage from Felix Baumgartner’s suit cameras.
Now, a one and a half minute short video has been released showing Felix Baumgartner’s Space Jump and what it was like to free fall 24 miles above the Earth’s surface. Enjoy the video after the break.
The Challenges of the Space Jump
Reports have surfaced from the Red Bull Stratos website that Felix thought he was going to lose consciousness at one point due to the ferocious spinning effect of him falling through the sky. Felix Baumgartner explained after his Space Jump:
“There was a time I really thought I was in trouble. I had to decide to fight all the way down and I finally got stable. That spin became so violent it was hard to know how to get out of it. I was able to get it under control and break the speed of sound. I could feel myself break the speed of sound. I could feel the air building up and then I hit it.”
The intense spinning was one of the most critical challenges Felix faced during his descent. The human body is not designed to withstand such extreme rotational forces, and the risk of losing consciousness was very real. Felix’s ability to regain control was a testament to his training, experience, and sheer determination.
Breaking Records and Making History
Felix Baumgartner is the first man to break the speed of sound without any mechanical propulsion, achieving a speed of 833.9 mph (1,342 km/h). In the process, he also set several other world records, including the highest jump from a platform at 128,100 feet (39,045 meters) and the longest free fall distance of 119,846 feet (36,529 meters).
The mission, known as Red Bull Stratos, was not just a stunt but a scientific endeavor. The data collected from Felix’s jump has provided valuable insights into the behavior of the human body in extreme conditions, which could have implications for future space travel and high-altitude aviation.
The suit Felix wore was specially designed to protect him from the harsh conditions of the stratosphere, including temperatures as low as -70 degrees Fahrenheit (-57 degrees Celsius) and the near-vacuum environment. The suit also had to provide life support, communication systems, and protection from the intense aerodynamic forces experienced during the descent.
The success of Felix Baumgartner’s space jump has inspired many and demonstrated the incredible potential of human ingenuity and courage. It has also paved the way for future high-altitude jumps and has sparked interest in the possibilities of human space exploration.
Source: Gizmodo
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