23 Mile Skydive Attempt: Jumping from the Edge of Space
The record-breaking attempt will be made next in Australia next week
Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner says he's all set for his record-breaking attempt to jump from the edge of space next Monday.
There had been some doubt as to whether the mission could go ahead after Baumgartner's space capsule was damaged in a test jump in July. But repairs have now been completed, says the team.
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