balloon.

Training for the jump

Baumgartner initially struggled with claustrophobia after spending time in the pressurised suit required for the jump, but overcame it with help from a sports psychologist and other specialists.

Test jumps

On 15 March 2012, Baumgartner completed the first of 2 test jumps from 21818 m. During the jump, he spent approximately 3 minutes and 43 seconds in free

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