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BAE systems' solar aircraft completes pivotal 24-hour flight
The company has successfully completed a crucial test of the aircraft. Recent trials conducted at Spaceport America in New Mexico, USA, demonstrated that the solar-powered aircraft can remain ...
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10th anniversary of the start of Solar Impulse’s historic solar-powered round-the-world flight
FAI celebrates today the 10th anniversary of the start of Solar Impulse’s historic round-the-world flight, the first-ever circumnavigation powered solely by solar energy. On 9 March 2015, the ...
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World’s first hydrogen-powered flight to showcase future of aviation
Following a groundbreaking round-the-world trip in the solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse 2 in 2016, Piccard is flying around the world again – but, this time, using a plane called Climate ...
Rocket Lab selected by Airbus Constellation Satellites to provide solar panels
Rocket Lab (RKLB) announced its selection by Airbus Constellation Satellites (EADSY) to provide space grade solar panels for 100 OneWeb Low ...