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Red Bull Stratos: Breaking the Barrier of Sound May 15, 2012 4:43 PM 3 Comments
Is it really possible for a human being to break the speed of sound in freefall? Here's what the experts on the Red Bull Stratos team face as they attempt to write a new chapter in aerospace history...
Read ArticleBlaniX: Noiseless Daredevils Over Austria | Photostory May 14, 2012 1:14 PM 2 Comments
The Red Bull Skydive Team recently performed one of the most daring wingsuit manoeuvres ever seen. As part of the project Akte BlaniX III, the five-man squadron set off in hot pursuit of two gliders cruising 4,000 metres above the ground. The skydivers then inched their way towards the aircraft before flying along side by side at speeds in excess of 180km/h.
Read ArticleFelix Baumgartner: Red Bull Stratos Suits Him May 8, 2012 4:50 PM 2 Comments
Felix Baumgartner will perform a skydive from the edge of space. His full-pressure suit and helmet are his personal life support system. Once Felix jumps, this system will be his only protection until he reaches the safety of the lower atmosphere. Here are the facts about this extra-terrestrial garment.
Read ArticleA4 Artistry at Red Bull Paper Wings 2012 May 6, 2012 1:26 PM 2 Comments
Paper plane enthusiasts from 83 countries gathered in Salzburg, Austria this weekend for aerial combat of the peaceful variety at the Red Bull Paper Wings World Finals 2012...
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