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NOVA/PBS Online Adventures follows Richard Branson's Global Challenger team as they attempt an around-the-world balloon flight.

About the Flight | News | Mission Log | 12-hr Summary | Images | Maps | Education | Media | FAQ | Contacts Status August 17, 2001 -- Fossett landed 25 to 30 miles south of Bage, Brazil. Current Telemetry 2001-08-17 12:03:09 UTC Latitude 31 23.47' S Longitude 54 4.93' W Altitude 0 m Speed 0 km/hr Heading 0 Distance 20430 km Duration 12 d 12:57:09 52% Complete Show English units For information ...

Armchair Adventures -- Great source for keeping up with the balloon races around the world!

Steve Fossett Will Steve Fossett's third attempt to be first to fly around the world non-stop in a balloon prove a charm for the mild-mannered American multi-millionaire and adventure addict (Read about Fossett's record-breaking attempt in August 1998.) That same month also saw two near-disastrous attempts by rival teams--also covered by NOVA; one headed by Virgin Atlantic tycoon and balloonist ...