Is it a bird, is it a plane???

No it's Felix Baumgartner as he attempts to skydive from the edge of space.

Baumgartner is one of the world's most celebrated B.A.S.E. jumpers and extreme athletes.
 
At around 1.30 p.m. UK time today Baumgartner will attempt to skydive from an altitude of 36,576 meters. The jump will take place above Roswell, New Mexico and Baumgartner is attempting to become the first human to break the sound barrier unaided by a vehicle. After

The highest skydive record is held by retired US Air Force Col Joe Kittinger,  who lept from a balloon at an altitude of 31.3km in August 1960. He is also part of Baumgartner's team and will be the only voice to talk to him over the radio during the ascent and descent.

Good luck Felix I hope you are successful (I can't even begin to imagine how you are feeling as you look down at earth)

To watch the event live please go to www.redbullstratos.com