In September 2004, the Genesis space probe will eject a capsule to
Earth carrying fragile samples of the solar wind -- particles spewed out
from the Sun. The capsule's fall will be slowed by two parachutes, but
its fast descent means the container must be caught in mid-air by a
helicopter with a hook if a damaging impact with the ground is to be
avoided.
He and fellow stunt performer
Dan Rudert have been hired by the US space
agency to carry out this difficult task.
