Red Bull Stratos, Space research project in Roswell, New Mexico, United States.
Red Bull Stratos was a daring aerial project in which a pilot ascended via helium balloon to the edge of space before plunging back down in freefall. The entire operation was carefully orchestrated to test human physiology and equipment performance under extreme conditions at altitudes where the atmosphere becomes very thin.
The mission took place in 2012 and marked a turning point in private space research by demonstrating that ambitious high-altitude missions were feasible outside traditional space agencies. This success later inspired further commercial and private aerospace ventures.
The live broadcast of the stratospheric jump attracted millions of viewers worldwide, setting a record for concurrent YouTube viewership.
The mission is no longer active, but information and data from the project remain accessible to those interested in learning about it. Those seeking details on the technology and scientific findings can explore online archives and documented records.
The jump reached speeds of 843.6 miles per hour while enduring temperatures of negative 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the descent phase.
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