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Added on the 09/02/2015 20:32:05 - Copyright : Reuters - Next Media
Solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse 2, makes a successful landing in Oman and takes off the next day for India. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
Solar Impulse pilots prepare for their final stretch of round the world journey, which is expected to be a 48 hour-long flight. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
The first round-the-world solar-powered flight continues its journey, taking off from Nanjing, China, to cross the Pacific Ocean towards Hawaii. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Solar Impulse 2, an aircraft that is attempting to make the first round-the-world solar-powered flight, is set to resume its journey in late April.
Solar Impulse Two takes to the skies in an attempt to make the first round-the-world solar-powered flight. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
The zero-fuel airplane Solar Impulse 2 landed in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday night, completing at 35,000 kilometer trip across all the continents of the earth powered only by sunlight. Mission Control in Monaco cheered as Balloonist Bertrand Piccard piloted the craft back to the same location from which it took off back in March 2015. Although its 236 foot wingspan is wider than a 747 jumbo jet, the Solar Impulse weighs only 2.3 tons.
Solar-powered plane completes first fuel-free flight around the globe. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Solar Impulse 2 lands in the UAE, completing its epic journey to become the first sun-powered airplane to circle the globe without a drop of fuel to promote renewable energy. IMAGES
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