SoloSpirit

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

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Spirit of Freedom Website

Steve Fossett's goal is to make the first solo round the world balloon flight.

With preparations improved, Fossett awaits launch

NORTHAM, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, June 13, 2002 -- Bud Light Spirit of Freedom pilot Steve Fossett is more confident than ever of becoming the first solo balloonist to fly around the world.

At yesterday’s press conference in Northam, Western Australia he said he and teammates improved several aspects of the flight, which may launch as early as Tuesday or Wednesday next week.

Official website: http://216.15.216.139

Other information

Post-landing news release

Visit the Web site for the previous Solo Spirit flight.