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The solar plane first flew across Europe
Solar Impulse, the world's first solar powered aircraft, took off from Switzerland today to make the first international flight to Belgium.
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Solar Impulse 2 completes the flight around the world
According to a reporter in Geneva, the Solar Impulse 2 (SI2) plane landed safely at Al-Batten Airport, near the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi), at 00:00 5 minutes (now…
Environment
Solar Impulse 2 solar plane ends flight test
On June 2, Solar Impulse 2 solar powered aircraft successfully completed the first test flight, surpassing the biggest obstacle to the goal of making a round-the-world f…
Science Events
Solar planes across the Pacific
Solar Impulse 2 solar plane took off on the Pacific flight at 2:39 am on May 30 (local time) from Nanjing Airport (China).
Science Events
Solar planes are ready to take off
The famous Swiss solar power (Solar impulse) is the only one available for the first international flight to the Belgian capital of Belgium.
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The first solar plane circled the Earth
On March 9, the Solar Impulse 2 solar-powered aircraft departed its first flight around the world.
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Solar Impulse 2 flies in the sky and lands New York
Solar Impulse 2 Solar Impulse 2 After many days of waiting, delaying and finally the largest solar powered aircraft in the world Solar Impulse 2 landed early on Saturday…
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The solar plane has completed its 11th flight
On May 21, the Solar Impulse 2, which landed in Ohio, completed its 11th flight.
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Solar planes continue their journey around the world
After encountering a few problems last year, the solar plane SI2 again set a record of flying around the world.
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A solar plane enters the Pacific Ocean
It has the same wingspan as a Boeing 747, but its weight is just the weight of a small car.
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Solar-powered planes began flying around the world
Solar powered engines today embark on a world-wide voyage from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Fly around the world with solar energy
The group of pilots preparing to fly around the world for the first time with solar powered aircraft has officially announced their route.
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Solar planes are flying around the world
Solar powered aircraft will depart for the first flight, with a round-the-world voyage from Abu Dhabi.
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Solar Impulse 2 is ready to fly around the world
The solar-powered Solar Impulse has the same wingspan as a Boeing 747, but weighs only a small car.
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Solar powered engines are torn
A long tear in the wing caused the Solar Impulse landing plane earlier than planned on the last US crossing.