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NOVA: Danger in the Jet Stream

Nova (1997)

Documentary | United States

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SEASON: 25

EPISODE: 9 - Danger in the Jet Stream

SYNOPSIS

NOVA covers the latest efforts to be first to circumnavigate the planet non-stop in a balloon. NOVA's cameras are on board for all three attempts, including that of the long-shot underdog, American Steve Fossett, who rode high-speed winds solo from Missouri to a remote corner of India against incredible odds.

RUNTIME: 55 min

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