The world's biggest hot air balloon to lift Felix Baumgartner on Oct. 8

2,635 views · Published 11 November 2012 · 1:05 · Indexed 14 November 2026

Channel: News Direct · 2012 · Sports

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Felix Baumgartner's record breaking jump from the stratosphere is scheduled for Monday, October 8. This animation illustrates information about the helium balloon that will lift him to 120,000 feet (36.6 kilometers) for the jump. 
The balloon weighs 3,708 pounds (1,682 kilograms) and stands 334 feet (101.8 meters) tall. It takes 45 to 60 minutes to inflate, after which it will lift Felix Baumgartner through the troposphere to the outer limits of the stratosphere to its peak altitude.

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