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    Felix Baumgartner’s stratospheric freefall jump postponed for October 9

    ByChillymanjaro Sunday, October 7, 2012Friday, March 4, 2022

    Felix Baumgartner’s jump from the stratosphere is on for October 9! Baumgartner will attempt to break the record for the longest freefall and break the sound barrier with his body.  The jump will also attempt to break highest speed in freefall, highest jump and

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