Supersonic Freefall - Red Bull Stratos CGI

In the summer of 2012, Felix Baumgartner will attempt a record-breaking freefall jump from 120,000 feet - 23 miles - above the earth as part of Red Bull Stratos: a mission to the edge of space. The attempt will take place near Roswell, NM, USA, and if successful, Felix Baumgartner could be the first person to break the speed of sound with his own body, protected only by a space suit. As no one has successfully jumped from this height before, it's uncertain what the highest supersonic freefall in history will look or feel like. This animated video gives us a sense of what to expect when the history-making jump takes place later this summer when the weather is best for a launch. A live webcast of the Red Bull Stratos 120,000 foot freefall will air on http://redbullstratos.com

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[suspenseful music playing]

-(man on radio)
This is mission control.

[indistinct] ...80 seconds.

Clear of dead zone.

All elements are still go
at this time.

Climbing 850 feet per minute.
Altitude 36,000 feet.

Crossing [indistinct].

You are approaching the bottom
of the jet stream.

Expect possible turbulence
and strong wind shears.

Approaching final jump altitude
in stratosphere at 120,000 feet.

Speed: 30 miles per hour.

Location: 54 miles southeast.

Activate jump oxygen system.

-All right, [indistinct] off.

-(mission control) Roger.
Proceed to exit.

[music intensifies]

Felix, you are clear to jump
at your own discretion.

-Clear. I'm on my own.

-(mission control)
Speed: 620 mph.

Mach 1.0.

Mach 1.2.

Mach 1.089 and slowing.

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