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Skydive from the StratosphereAltitude: 80,000 ft It's very difficult to breathe. You can pinpoint the cause of the problem—perhaps the base of your helmet is pressing against your throat. You struggle for breath to keep from passing out. 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 |