NOVA

Season 25, Episode 9

Episode Title: Danger in the Jet Stream

Air Date: 1997-12-02

Overview:

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.