People are fascinated about the world above them because it seems so out-of-reach.

You have seen on TV how hard it is to go up 129,000 feet and how hard it is to come down.

People are fascinated about the world above them because it seems so out-of-reach.

Normally, when I skydive, even in winter, I wear very thin gloves. I want to be flexible, with fast reactions.

Aviation - and space travel, in particular - have always been especially captivating.

One of the most exciting moments was standing out on top of the world, 30 seconds before stepping off.

People are fascinated about the world above them because it seems so out-of-reach. My jump gave them an opportunity to come along for the ride. They could watch live on their screens how someone rises all the way up into the stratosphere.