Red Bull Stratos: Achievements and World Records
Altitude at which Felix Baumgartner stepped off the capsule (FAI-Ratified Record):
38,969.4 meters / 127,852 feet
Fastest speed achieved during freefall (FAI-Ratified Record):
1,357.6 km/h / 843.57 mph (Mach 1.25)
Time elapsed before reaching speed of sound during freefall:
34 seconds
Vertical distance of freefall (FAI-Ratified Record):
36,402.6 meters / 119,431 feet
Total time spent in freefall:
4 minutes 22 seconds
Chute pulled:
5,300 feet above the ground
Total time from the moment he jumped to landing:
9 minutes 9 seconds
Distance between launch and landing positions:
70.5km / 43.8miles
Achievements:
– First human to break the speed of sound in freefall without mechanical intervention
– Freefall from the highest altitude
– Longest vertical distance in freefall
– Highest manned balloon flight