A Google Executive Skydived 136K Feet, Thrashing the World Record!

Alan Eustace, being taken up by helium filled balloon | Image Courtesy: Paragon Space Development Corp. 

Alan Eustace, the Vice-President of Google Search just thrashed the record for the longest skydive in the world. The previous record which was held by Felix Baumgartner who dived 128,100 feet to make a record this same month 2 years ago.

Alan Eustace skydived 135,890 feets setting the new world record beating Flix by more than 7000 ft., Alan was carried by a white balloon filled with helium till the desired height, into the stratosphere. He also carried a small explosive with him to detach himself. The team which witnessed says he broke the sound barrier too.

Our new hero, Alan Eustace, unlike Felix was not funded or supported by a big team like redbull. The jump made by Felix Baumgartner was a big marketing stunt for Red Bull which was advertised in a huge manner before he made the jump.

Paragon Space Development Corporation a team of around 20 members helped Alan achieve this goal. Their team called the project "Strat-Ex"(Acronym for Stratosphere Explorer), they provided all technical support as well as all safety equipments to Alan.

As Alan drops from the stratosphere to achieve this new record, The Paragon team also made their first success with such a small group of people. He made the dive safely with all the assistance from the ground. Below is simple video provided by Paragon team, congrats Alan!