Historical Events tagged with "skydiving"
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Felix Baumgartner's Stratospheric Free Fall
Felix Baumgartner, an Austrian skydiver, made a groundbreaking jump from a helium-filled balloon in the stratosphere, reaching an altitude of 128,100 feet over New Mexico. The jump, part of the Red Bull Stratos project, aimed to explore the limits of human free fall and gather data for future space exploration. Baumgartner free fell for over four minutes, reaching speeds exceeding 843 mph, and became the first person to break the sound barrier without mechanical assistance during his descent.
Continue ReadingFirst Recorded Parachute Jump by Garnerin
André-Jacques Garnerin ascended to 1,000 metres above Paris in a hot-air balloon and made the first recorded parachute jump using his own design. The parachute he used was a silk canopy with a circular shape and a vent at the top, which allowed him to glide safely to the ground. This daring feat marked a significant milestone in aeronautics, demonstrating the practicality of parachute technology and inspiring future innovations in aerial safety.
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