Felix Baumgartner (German: [ˈfeːlɪks ˈbaʊ̯mˌɡaʁtnɐ]; 20 April 1969 – 17 July 2025) was an Austrian skydiver, extreme sportsman, and BASE jumper. [1] He was widely known for jumping to Earth from …

An unprecedented eight million people went onto YouTube on 14 October 2012 to witness the game-changing moment Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner completed a parachute jump from a height of …

Oct 14, 2012 · After flying to an altitude of more than 128,000 feet (39,000 meters) in a helium-filled balloon, Red Bull Stratos pilot Felix Baumgartner completed a record breaking skydive on October …

Apr 24, 2025 · Alan Eustace’s jump from 135,889 feet remains the highest skydive in history, a record that may stand for years as technology and human courage continue to evolve in the thrilling world of …

Jun 30, 2020 · On October 24, 2014, Alan Eustace jumped from 135,889 feet! Eustace’s descent lasted 4 minutes and 27 seconds and reached a speed of 822mph setting new records for the highest …

Jul 30, 2024 · Explore the highest skydive records and most famous skydivers in history. Learn about their incredible feats and groundbreaking jumps.

Oct 24, 2024 · As part of it, he set the altitude record for the highest skydive in the world by completing a jump from 102,800 feet on August 16, 1960. It took him four minutes and 36 seconds to finish his …

These skydives provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience and offer breathtaking views of the Earth from high above. In this article, we will explore the top 10 highest skydives in the world that are open to …

At an exit jump altitude of 18,000 feet, the world’s highest first skydive, you’ll freefall for approximately 80-90 seconds. That’s an unusually long amount of freefall! For perspective, it’s anywhere from 60% …

Mar 31, 2024 · In 2014, Alan Eustace set the current world record for the highest and longest-distance freefall jump when he jumped from an astonishing 135,908 feet. His descent lasted 4 minutes and 27 …