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nently suitable partner for Felix Baumgartner’s
exploit. “This project is all about
uniqueness, manpower and precision and
my Zenith watch perfectly matches the mission,”
said Felix Baumgarnter after the jump.
Baumgartner and his team spent fi ve years
training and preparing for the mission that
was designed to improve our scientifi c understanding
of how the body copes with the
extreme conditions at the edge of space.
Baumgartner landed safely with his parachute
in the desert of New Mexico after
jumping out of his space capsule at 39,045
metres and plunging back towards earth,
hitting a maximum speed of 1,342.8 km/h
(Mach 1.24).
Zenith watches have often accompanied pioneers
during their most incredible projects,
participating in some of the greatest human
adventures, including explorer Roald Amundsen’s
discovery of the North and South Poles;
Mahatma Gandhi’s peaceful fi ght for India’s
independence; Louis Blériot’s Channel crossing;
as well as John F. Kennedy’s political career,
amongst others. Felix Baumgartner now
joins this illustrious list.
Jump at 39,045
metres out of space
1,342.8 km
(Mach 1.24)
speed jumping
from the
stratosphere
Zenith-Red
Bull Stratos
Mission
capsule
Five years training
for the mission
Watch after
the jump
Safe landing at
Roswell, New Mexico
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