Space

Felix Baumgartner, first human to skydive from 39 km up into the stratosphere and to reach a supersonic speed (Mach 1.25) without a vehicle, died from a heart attack and subsequent crash while conducting a paramotoring flight in Italy. He was 56.

RIP awesome spaceman

With the passing of Felix Baumgartner it’s worth highlighting Joesph Kittinger, who set the standard for stratosphere jumping  with Excelsior III, 52 years prior. 

I personally find footage from his jump more harrowing to watch since it was captured with custom mechanical spring-wound film cameras that did not rely on batteries, making them more reliable in subzero, low-pressure conditions. 

They were kept operable in the extreme cold with the aid of hot-water bottles wrapped around them to prevent freezing.

Several of these cameras were mounted to the gondola and one was strapped to his chest as he jumped.

I owe it to Boards of Canada for introducing me to this legend through their music video for Dayvan Cowboy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng2vTXxnD20

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Wow that video is wild. 

Can't even imagine the adrenaline rush of jumping into a planet from a balloon.