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Fossett Balloon Round-the-World Flight Faces Jeopardy
Steve Fossett’s bid to pilot a non-stop balloon around the world hits trouble with low winds and heater failures. Mission control director Alan Blount says completion is very unlikely as Fossett contemplates a possible landing to avoid Moscow and weighs continuing eastward. The team notes about 5,000 miles traveled with a record still doubtful, while extending his time aloft remains a goal.
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