Felix Baumgartner's Stratos Jump

What was the primary purpose of the special parachute tested during Joe Kittinger Jr.'s 1960 jump?

• To increase his descent speed.

• To ensure a precise landing.

• To prevent spinning and blacking out.

• To deploy the main parachute automatically.

What was the approximate altitude of Felix Baumgartner's jump in 2012?

• 19.5 miles above Earth

• 24.2 miles above Earth

• 30.0 miles above Earth

• 52.0 miles above Earth

What were Felix Baumgartner's final words before stepping out of the capsule for his jump?

• "I wish you could see what I can see."

• "Sometimes, you have to be up really high... to understand how small you are."

• "I'm coming home now."

• "Alright, stand up on the exterior step."

What was the skydiver's initial experience during the freefall?

• A violent spin

• A stable descent

• Loss of consciousness

• Rapid deceleration

Approximately how long was the skydiver in freefall before deploying the parachute?

• 1 minute

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 4 minutes

At what approximate altitude did the skydiver deploy the parachute?

• 10,000 feet

• 8,000 feet

• 12,000 feet

• 6,000 feet