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Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Feeling supersonic: Remembering Felix Baumgartner, the man who fell from space
Euronews Culture had the opportunity to interview Baumgartner in 2022, to mark the 10th anniversary of his legendary jump. We remember the intrepid record-breaker and the impact he had on the world of extreme sports. Here is our interview from 2022: 10 years ago on 14 October 2012, Felix Baumgartner, an Austrian parachutist, captivated the world when he jumped from a capsule 40km above the New Mexico desert, on the very edge of space. In total, the remarkable feat broke three world records – the highest free fall, the highest manned balloon flight and he became the first man to break the speed of sound in free fall (he reached 1361.5 kmh!). The YouTube live stream of the event also reached more than 8 million concurrent viewers, the highest amount in the website's history. To celebrate the 10th year anniversary of the jump Baumgartner and Red Bull have released Space Jump, a new 40 minute documentary showing never-before-seen images and perspectives of the skydive. We recently caught up with the Austrian adventurer to discuss the new documentary and reflect on the legacy of his death-defying plunge. Euronews Culture: How does it feel looking back on Red Bull Stratos, 10 years on? Felix Baumgartner: In retrospect I have a lot of good memories of it, even if it was not always fun to work on the programme. Especially when I found out that I was getting claustrophobic inside the space suit. That moment was a real showstopper and I had to find a solution. I had never worked on a project like it, so I learnt how to become a team player. I was not used to being around so many people because as a base jumper it's just you, your parachute and your decision making. But once you sign up to a project like Red Bull Stratos there's just so many people in the team. After working on a project of that size I don't really fear any other project, no matter the size. I'm meeting a lot of fans. People that I didn't see while I was doing it. And a lot of them are telling me that this was their personal moon landing How has your life changed since the jump? FB: It didn't really change my life - I still have the same friends, I'm still a humble person, all the way down to Earth. It just opened up a lot of doors. I was travelling around the world. I did a lot of TV shows, I met Tom Cruise, Gerard Butler and I had a really good conversation with James Cameron, the guy who went down into the Mariana Trench in 2012 in a submarine called Deep Sea Challenger. So I met a lot of very interesting people. Still to this day I'm meeting a lot of fans. People that I didn't see while I was doing it. And a lot of them are telling me that this was their personal moon landing. I'm not saying my jump is comparable with the moon landing, that's a much bigger accomplishment. But from an emotional standpoint it is comparable. Do you think the feat will ever be accomplished again? FB: There's always somebody out there who will break your record, but I'm happy with this because I was the first one. And as we remember from history, nobody ever remembers the second one. When did you first get into skydiving? FB: I was always fascinated in skydiving ever since I was a little kid. I remember spending a lot of time on top of trees, always seeing the world from above, that birds eye view. As soon as I turned 16 I went to the local skydiving club. They taught me how to skydive and that's where everything started. Then a couple of years later I joined the Austrian military as a paratrooper. Then later on I started to BASE jump. I started to travel around the world and BASE jump off very well known landmarks. I BASE-jumped off the highest building in the world, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, I BASE-jumped off the Jesus statue in Rio de Janeiro, so a lot of very famous landmarks. And then in 2005 I signed up for Red Bull Stratos, which was the most complicated project I've done so far. What is your advice for someone seeking to accomplish their own dreams? FB: I think it's very important that you surround yourself with the right people, you have to listen learn and you need a lot of discipline. Don't look left and right just go for it. As I always say big dreamers always win. Are you still skydiving today? FB: Since 2012 I have done four skydives, but I'm more focused on helicopter flying. It was my second childhood dream. My first was becoming a skydiver, which I did at the age of 16, my second dream was becoming a helicopter pilot. I'm a commercial pilot now and Red Bull also taught me how to fly aerobatics in a helicopter two years ago, so I'm now really busy with air shows all around the world. Tell us about your new documentary with Red Bull, Space Jump FB: 10 years later you look at things in a different way. 10 years ago everyone was under pressure, we had to deliver, we had to do something that had never been done before. 10 years later everyone is a lot more relaxed. The film has a lot of insight and a lot of things that we've never spoken about before. So it's definitely worth the watch, I was very happy when I saw it for the first time. It was very emotional and brought back a lot of good memories. What's next for you? FB: I've always had the dream to go to the moon because I still think to this day that it's the biggest accomplishment, to set foot on another planet. And so far there's only been 12 people on the moon. So I would take any chance to go the moon, that's something I'd really love to do. RIP Felix Baumgartner: 1969 - 2025
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Felix Baumgartner, Skydiving World Record Holder, Dies Paragliding
Originally appeared on E! Online The daredevil community is mourning a star. Felix Baumgartner, who became the first person to break the sound barrier with only his body, died in Italy after his paraglider crashed in the coastal Italian city of Porto Sant'Elpidio on July 17, Mayor Massimiliano Ciarpella confirmed. He was 56. 'Our community is deeply affected by the tragic passing of Felix Baumgartner, a world-renowned figure, a symbol of courage and passion for extreme flight,' the official wrote in Italian on Facebook. 'Porto Sant'Elpidio stands with his family and loved ones in this moment of grief.' Baumgartner, who held multiple world records for his daring stunts, had crashed into the side of a swimming pool in the central Italian city, according to first responders at the scene, per NBC News. The Australian skydiver, nicknamed 'Fearless Felix,' made history in 2012 when he became the first person to break the sound barrier in free fall without a vehicle. He wore a pressurized suit and jumped from a capsule in space more than 24 miles above Earth. More from E! Online Coldplay's Chris Martin Shared Remorse Over Affair Joke in Viral Concert Video Annabelle Doll Handler Dan Rivera's Nature of Death Revealed Chris Hemsworth's Mini-Me Twin Sons Steal Spotlight in Rare Red Carpet Appearance His fastest speed was over 843 mph, which is 1.25 times the speed of sound, as he came down. The historic stunt also earned him records for the highest jump altitude and the highest free-fall speed without a parachute. For Baumgartner, who was part of Red Bull's Stratos project, skydiving was a calling. 'I was always fascinated with skydiving since I was a little kid,' he told Euronews in 2022. 'I always spent time on top of trees to see the world from above. I went to the local skydiving club, they taught me how to skydive and this is where everything started. This is where my journey started without knowing where it was going to take me.' The daredevil—who also previously broke records in BASE jumping, including the lowest BASE jump from the Christ the Redeemer in Brazil and the highest from the 88th floor of the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia—gained a newfound perspective on life through his stunts. "I know the whole world is watching now,' he said to Red Bull in 2012. 'I wish the world could see what I can see: sometimes you have to go up really high to understand how small you are." (E! News and NBC News are part of the NBCUniversal family.) For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App Solve the daily Crossword
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Felix Baumgartner net worth: What the daredevil owned and earned
Felix Baumgartner net worth: What the daredevil owned and earned (Image Via Google) Felix Baumgartner became famous in 2012 for writing history by leaping from the border of space. Many wonder what he possessed even if his bold leap lives on in video archives and textbooks. What was his income? The financial life of Felix Baumgartner is examined here, his net worth, possessions, and how he turned his brave accomplishments into genuine fortune. 1. Felix Baumgartner's net worth: Approximately $5 million Felix Baumgartner's net worth as of his July 2025 passing was computed at $5 million. Most of his income came from long-term sponsorships, speaking fees, licensing arrangements, and—especially after the Red Bull Stratos jump—his amazing feats. 2. Major Assets: Homes, Cars, Investments Reports indicate Baumgartner owned several assets: A luxury house in Austria, valued around $2 million. A collection of high-end cars worth about $1 million. A diverse investment portfolio—stocks and bonds—worth approximately $3 million. 3. Earnings from sponsorships & endorsements Felix Baumgartner built a strong partnership with Red Bull over decades, starting in the late 1980s. In 2012, Red Bull invested roughly $50 million in the Stratos mission. While the exact portion he received is unknown, he did benefit through sponsorship revenue, media use, and brand-related earnings. He also earned from deals with Audi, Zenith Watches, and others like brand partnerships that continued after the jump. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo 4. Money from speaking events & media rights After his supersonic jump, Felix Baumgartner became a popular keynote speaker. Some reports suggest he earned around $200,000 per appearance. He also received royalties and licensing fees from Red Bull Stratos footage and other televised events. 5. Projects & investments beyond jumping Felix Baumgartner didn't just skydive, he ventured into motorsports, racing an Audi R8 LMS at the Nurburgring in 2014. He also held a helicopter pilot license and reported owning a personal helicopter. He aimed to work in firefighting and rescue suggesting both passion and investment in aviation. 6. Red Bull's massive payoff and his share Red Bull saw enormous returns: the Stratos jump reportedly generated over €6 billion in brand exposure. While Red Bull spent tens of millions, Felix Baumgartner benefited from global branding and events. Still, his own cut probably stayed little compared to the overall expense, which left him with a net worth of around $5 million. Beyond his fearless jumps, Felix Baumgartner's financial life reveals how great bravery, clever branding, and diversified assets may convert a one-time event into permanent riches. Also Read: Remembering 'Fearless Felix': Watch Felix Baumgartner's Historic 2012 Jump From The Edge Of Space Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Feeling supersonic: Remembering Felix Baumgartner, the man who fell from space
Euronews Culture had the opportunity to interview Baumgartner in 2022, to mark the 10th anniversary of his legendary jump. We remember the intrepid record-breaker and the impact he had on the world of extreme sports. Here is our interview from 2022: 10 years ago on 14 October 2012, Felix Baumgartner, an Austrian parachutist, captivated the world when he jumped from a capsule 40km above the New Mexico desert, on the very edge of space. In total, the remarkable feat broke three world records – the highest free fall, the highest manned balloon flight and he became the first man to break the speed of sound in free fall (he reached 1361.5 kmh!). The YouTube live stream of the event also reached more than 8 million concurrent viewers, the highest amount in the website's history. To celebrate the 10th year anniversary of the jump Baumgartner and Red Bull have released Space Jump, a new 40 minute documentary showing never-before-seen images and perspectives of the skydive. We recently caught up with the Austrian adventurer to discuss the new documentary and reflect on the legacy of his death-defying plunge. Euronews Culture: How does it feel looking back on Red Bull Stratos, 10 years on? Felix Baumgartner: In retrospect I have a lot of good memories of it, even if it was not always fun to work on the programme. Especially when I found out that I was getting claustrophobic inside the space suit. That moment was a real showstopper and I had to find a solution. I had never worked on a project like it, so I learnt how to become a team player. I was not used to being around so many people because as a base jumper it's just you, your parachute and your decision making. But once you sign up to a project like Red Bull Stratos there's just so many people in the team. After working on a project of that size I don't really fear any other project, no matter the size. I'm meeting a lot of fans. People that I didn't see while I was doing it. And a lot of them are telling me that this was their personal moon landing How has your life changed since the jump? FB: It didn't really change my life - I still have the same friends, I'm still a humble person, all the way down to Earth. It just opened up a lot of doors. I was travelling around the world. I did a lot of TV shows, I met Tom Cruise, Gerard Butler and I had a really good conversation with James Cameron, the guy who went down into the Mariana Trench in 2012 in a submarine called Deep Sea Challenger. So I met a lot of very interesting people. Still to this day I'm meeting a lot of fans. People that I didn't see while I was doing it. And a lot of them are telling me that this was their personal moon landing. I'm not saying my jump is comparable with the moon landing, that's a much bigger accomplishment. But from an emotional standpoint it is comparable. Do you think the feat will ever be accomplished again? FB: There's always somebody out there who will break your record, but I'm happy with this because I was the first one. And as we remember from history, nobody ever remembers the second one. When did you first get into skydiving? FB: I was always fascinated in skydiving ever since I was a little kid. I remember spending a lot of time on top of trees, always seeing the world from above, that birds eye view. As soon as I turned 16 I went to the local skydiving club. They taught me how to skydive and that's where everything started. Then a couple of years later I joined the Austrian military as a paratrooper. Then later on I started to BASE jump. I started to travel around the world and BASE jump off very well known landmarks. I BASE-jumped off the highest building in the world, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, I BASE-jumped off the Jesus statue in Rio de Janeiro, so a lot of very famous landmarks. And then in 2005 I signed up for Red Bull Stratos, which was the most complicated project I've done so far. What is your advice for someone seeking to accomplish their own dreams? FB: I think it's very important that you surround yourself with the right people, you have to listen learn and you need a lot of discipline. Don't look left and right just go for it. As I always say big dreamers always win. Are you still skydiving today? FB: Since 2012 I have done four skydives, but I'm more focused on helicopter flying. It was my second childhood dream. My first was becoming a skydiver, which I did at the age of 16, my second dream was becoming a helicopter pilot. I'm a commercial pilot now and Red Bull also taught me how to fly aerobatics in a helicopter two years ago, so I'm now really busy with air shows all around the world. Tell us about your new documentary with Red Bull, Space Jump FB: 10 years later you look at things in a different way. 10 years ago everyone was under pressure, we had to deliver, we had to do something that had never been done before. 10 years later everyone is a lot more relaxed. The film has a lot of insight and a lot of things that we've never spoken about before. So it's definitely worth the watch, I was very happy when I saw it for the first time. It was very emotional and brought back a lot of good memories. What's next for you? FB: I've always had the dream to go to the moon because I still think to this day that it's the biggest accomplishment, to set foot on another planet. And so far there's only been 12 people on the moon. So I would take any chance to go the moon, that's something I'd really love to do. RIP Felix Baumgartner: 1969 - 2025
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Felix Baumgartner, Record-Breaking Skydiver, Dies in Paragliding Crash
Felix Baumgartner, famed for his record-breaking jump from the stratosphere, tragically died in a paragliding crash in Italy on Thursday.
