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The fact that the capsule is pressurized means Baumgartner doesn't have to inflate his full-pressure suit until shortly before he jumps. The capsule and the suit keep him safe from the dangers of the extreme altitude -- lack of oxygen, frigid temperatures, and low, low air pressure that could cause blood to boil.
October 14, 2012 11:44 AM PDT
Photo by: Red Bull Stratos
| Caption by: Jonathan Skillings
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