Jumping from the stratosphere

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eNuQQ

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Jumping from the stratosphere Friday, March 16, 2012 9:02 AM (permalink)
I've just read this article and I tought it was pretty cool, tought I'd share.
 
I know some Russian skydiver fell from higher back in the days but still, over 70,000 feet is high enough for me :D
 
http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2012/0316/Skydiver-falls-from-stratosphere-in-preparation-for-space-jump

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    Re:Jumping from the stratosphere Friday, March 16, 2012 9:34 AM (permalink)

     
    Amazing picture

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      Re:Jumping from the stratosphere Friday, March 16, 2012 10:03 AM (permalink)
      Indeed! Before seeing the picture I was somewhat expecting a Redbull logo to be found somewhere, they're always sponsoring the wildest thing out there ;)

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