Watch Daredevil Dive From the Edge of Space

Austrian skydiver and BASE jumper Felix Baumgartner, 42, will attempt to break the world record on Tuesday for highest altitude human free fall when he dives from 22 miles high -- close to the edge of the Earth's stratosphere.

The jump, part of the Red Bull Stratos mission, will be broadcast live from the website, as well as a handful of mainstream media outlets.

Baumgartner's suit and support crew will be equipped with more than 30 cameras -- including one on each of Baumgartner's knees -- to track every step of his jump. The entire feat, from the launch to the landing, will be documented in real time. The jump is estimated to last about 10 min…
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