[ via Bell & Ross ]

UPDATE: Attempt was unsuccessful

Between May 24th and May 28th (weather dependent) in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, Michael Fournier will make a stratospheric jump from the frontier of space and for the first time in history a skydiver will attempt to break the sound barrier at a speed of 1,500 kilometers per hour (932 miles per hour).

This skydive attempt will enable him to beat four world records:

-Altitude record for a skydive (130,000 feet, 40 kilometers)
-Altitude record for human balloon flight
-Record for the longest free-fall
-Record for the fastest skydive

Please hit the links below for additional information on the skydive and on the wristwatch he will wear during the jump.

Bell & Ross BR02

Full Bell & Ross Big Jump Press Release [Warning: PDF Link]

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