In 2012 , the Red Bull Stratos mission took place . On October 14 , 2012 , Felix Baumgartner broke the records previously set by Kittinger for the highest free fall , the highest manned helium balloon flight , and the fastest free fall ; he jumped from 128,100 feet ( 39,045 m ) , reaching . Kittinger was a member of the mission control and helped design the capsule and suit that Baumgartner ascended and jumped in
Red Bull Stratos
Red Bull Stratos
Free fall