Dramatic hitch for round-the-world balloonist

American balloonist Steve Fossett has been forced to carry out repairs outside his capsule, only hours after beginning his attempt to fly solo around the world.

Dramatic hitch for round-the-world balloonist

American balloonist Steve Fossett has been forced to carry out repairs outside his capsule, only hours after beginning his attempt to fly solo around the world.

He had to clamber out of the capsule to replace a broken antenna when he lost contact with mission control for almost four hours.

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