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Baumgartner Works Out on Stationary Bike
Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria works out in a gym during the preparations for the final manned flight of the Red Bull Stratos mission in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 7, 2012.
Baumgartner Next to Capsule
Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria stands next to the capsule during the preparation of the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 5, 2012.
Baumgartner Salutes
Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria salutes on his way to his capsule during the preparation for the final manned flight of Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 6, 2012. In the background: high performance director Andy Walshe of Australia and life support engineer Mike Todd of the United States.
Baumgartner in Street Clothes Inside Capsule
Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria sits in his capsule during the preparation of the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 5, 2012.
Red Bull Stratos Weather Report
Meteorologist Don Day of the United States explains the weather chart to crew members during the preparation for the final manned flight of Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, USA on October 5, 2012.
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