12 Eye-Opening Documentaries On UK Netflix Right Now

10. Mission To The Edge Of Space (2012)

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Chronicling the full story of Felix Baumgartner’s attempt at breaking the world record for highest sky dive and ending in his freefall from the edge of space. Much of the story escaped the media at the time and many will simply remember the moment that Baumgartner leapt from the capsule, suspended by nothing but a balloon. 

The truth is that this was a meticulously planned project from the outset and many problems actually threatened it ever getting off the ground… excuse the pun.

Actually quite thrilling in the lead up to the jump and beautifully shot, this offers little seen insight into such space projects and gives you a mesmerising view of our planet in glorious high definition. This is an absolute must for space geeks and thrill seekers alike and will certainly get your heart racing at times, none more so than when Baumgartner spirals towards the ground, unconscious and out of control. 

The rest is history.

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