Tag Archives: Skydive

Officials state skydiver has broken the speed of sound.

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Demoman

ROSWELL, New Mexico (Reuters) – An Austrian daredevil leapt into the stratosphere from a balloon near the edge of space 24 miles above Earth on Sunday and safely landed, setting a record for the highest skydive and breaking the sound … Continue reading →

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The Physics of the First-Ever Supersonic Skydive

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Demoman

An Austrian daredevil is gearing up to make the world’s highest skydive on Monday (Oct. 8), a high-flying leap from 23 miles above Earth that promises to break more than one record if all goes according to plan.

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