Cliff Fleming(I)

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.