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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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150 hours around the world with solar ... planes
Reckless adventurer Fyodor Konyukhov, who just circled the earth on a hot air balloon is about to have a new adventure.
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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 planes are flying around the world
Solar powered aircraft will depart for the first flight, with a round-the-world voyage from Abu Dhabi.
New technology
Sunseeker Duo - 2-seater solar plane
Solar technology innovations have helped create an aircraft that can harness enough light to fly across the continent like Solar Impulse.
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Titan Solara - Light unmanned aircraft like a motorbike
Operated by solar energy, Titan Solara version 50 weighs only 159 kg and can fly continuously for 5 years without refueling.
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Planes around the world
Currently, the longest record of 26 hours is in the Solar Impulse. However, scientists are planning to allow solar powered aircraft to fly around the globe for up to 20…
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The solar plane completes the flight
According to a reporter in Geneva, Switzerland's first and only Solar Impulse has completed a transcontinental flight (from Europe to Africa and vice versa) with lon…