Breathing Problems Less air pressure also makes it hard to breathe. T e lungs can’t get enough oxygen. Luckily, the suit protects the skydiver. It fits his body tightly. T at keeps him from swelling up. It also gives him oxygen. He crawls into a capsule wearing


his suit. T e capsule is attached to the balloon. T e balloon liſt s off . Now, he’s on his way.


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A giant balloon carries Baumgartner into the sky.


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