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Steve Fossett
SLP2001080804 - 08 AUGUST 2001 - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, USA: Joe Ritchie, Solo Spirit mission control diector for balloonist Steve Fossett, (R) talks about several problems Fossett in his attempt to fly around the world in a balloon as Bob Rice, chief meteorologist for the project, listens in during a press confrence at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, August 8, 2001. Fossett is now headed toward South America. rlw/bg/Bill Greenblatt UPI

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If it wasn't for Preston, I think we would have had no chance of ever finding Steve
Hiker who found Fossett items thanked
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As anyone can imagine, this is a difficult day for our family
Wife asks to declare Steve Fossett dead
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The next launch attempt will be made on the morning of Wednesday the 8th, at between 06:41 and 07:06 local time (11:41 to 12:06 UTC)
Fuel leak delays distance flight attempt
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As you can imagine, we are all terribly excited but emotionally drained
Fossett sails world in record time
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We're looking for a fast jet stream over Australia, but low ground winds at the same time
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