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The Best Moments From Felix Baumgartner's Supersonic Jump

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Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner captivated the world this week after he leapt 24 miles to Earth becoming the first man to break the speed of sound in a free fall.  

If you missed the historic space jump, we've recapped some of the best moments from the record-breaking dive.  

Preparations for the big launch begin before sun rise Sunday, Oct. 14. The weather looks good for an early launch, though lift-off is eventually delayed two hours.



Felix steps out of his trailer in a full-pressure and helmet. The parachute pack on his back weights 60 pounds alone.



Felix begins to breath pure oxygen to remove nitrogen from his bloodstream about two hours before launch.



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