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Skydive from the StratosphereAltitude: 102,800 ft Freefall! Something seems to be wrong. You feel as though you are floating; there's absolutely no sensation of falling. You are, of course, mistaken. A quick look up reveals that you are quickly moving away from your balloon. Yes, you are falling, but at this altitude there's little air rushing by, so there's no sound except for your own breathing. Continue Escape Through Time | Skydive | Human Response Survivor Stories | Pioneers of Survival | Survival Strategies Resources | Teacher's Guide | Transcripts | Site Map | Escape! Home Editor's Picks | Previous Sites | Join Us/E-mail | TV/Web Schedule About NOVA | Teachers | Site Map | Shop | Jobs | Search | To print PBS Online | NOVA Online | WGBH © | Updated November 2000 |