Felix Baumgartner's epic jump todayfrom the edge of space was a sight to behold. I watched online as Mission Control guided him through his safety check and he then made that plunge towards the earth! Supported by a team of experts, Felix ascended in a helium balloon to an altitude of 120,000 ft / 36,576 m (over 24 miles!). Felix become the first skydiver to go faster than the speed of sound, reaching a maximum velocity of 833.9mph (1,342km/h). It took him just under 10 minutes to make the descent. The last few thousand feet were negotiated by parachute. Some highlights in the video below!
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