The Capsule

The Red Bull Stratos science team has spent five years developing the capsule that will deliver Felix Baumgartner to the edge of space for his record-breaking freefall attempt from 36,000 meters. The craft will protect Baumgartner from stratospheric temperatures and offer a stable oxygenated and pressurized environment during the ascent so he has air to breathe and can avoid decompression sickness. The vessel will also act as a stable base for his step-off into freefall.

The step by step run through of how the capsule was developed and built by the Red Bull Stratos team is accompanied by explanatory interviews from Felix Baumgartner, Joe Kittinger, the current record holder, and Art Thompson, the mission’s technical director. http://redbullstratos.com

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My Life at Speed Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Chris Nazarenus, had a chance meeting with key executives at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1998. It would be the "Jerry McGuire" moment that would change her life forever. Although she knew nothing about motorsports at that time, the chance meeting would influence her passion for all things fast, great stories and interesting people. That's what you will find here at My Life at Speed.