In the summer of 2012, Felix Baumgartner will attempt a record-breaking freefall jump from 120,000 feet – 23 miles – above the earth as part of Red Bull Stratos: a mission to the edge of space. The attempt will take place near Roswell, NM, USA, and if successful, Felix Baumgartner could be the first person to break the speed of sound with his own body, protected only by a space suit. Weather will dictate when this freefall really goes down, but for now here is an animated video of what’s predicted to happen when Stratos does launch.

Created by Red Bull Stratos