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Monday, 1 July, 2002, 18:34 GMT 19:34 UK
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American balloonist Steve Fossett is set to complete the last great balloon challenge - to fly solo around the world.. Mr Fossett has already travelled a record-breaking 17,000 miles. If all goes well, his balloon, the Spirit of Freedom, should cross the finishing line in Australia on Tuesday. The BBC's June Kelly reports.
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The BBC's June Kelly
"So far he's travelled a record-breaking 17,000 miles"
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