Felix Baumgartner to Attempt Free Fall Record Today
Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner will attempt to break the sound barrier in a free fall this morning.
He was supposed to jump Monday, but the mission was postponed due to weather. Conditions are looking good for lift-off around 8:30 a.m. ET.
The dangerous challenge is sponsored by Austrian energy drink Red Bull.
Source: Business Insider. Read full article. (link)
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