I love a challenge, and trying to become the first person to break the speed of sound in freefall is a challenge like no other.

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

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

Of course my life has changed because now everybody knows who Felix Baumgartner is.

Don't live life as a spectator.

I'm not an adrenaline junkie. It's never been about thrills for me. I'm just someone who loves a challenge.

I always feel the danger because you might always be subject to an unexpected or emergency event.