Solar Impulse 2
Innovation and Perseverance Were Key To The First Trans-Atlantic Solar Flight
Solar Impulse 2 succeeded in flying around the globe, but it wasn't easy.
A Solar-Powered Plane Has Completed the First Ever Trans-Atlantic Flight
Si2 has arrived in Europe after 71 hours and 8 minutes of flying over the Atlantic Ocean.
Around the World Solar Flight Just Suffered a Small Setback
Heavy wind gusts damaged the Solar Impulse 2 while on the ground in Nagoya, Japan, delaying its attempt to fly around the world powered entirely by the sun.
Solar-Powered Plane Forced to Land Due to Cloudy Skies on Round-the-World Trip
Solar Impulse 2 will make its bid across the Pacific at a later date.
Solar-Powered Swiss Plane Launches Historic Trip Around the World
The 22,000-mile circumnavigational flight was conceived to showcase engineering advances and raise awareness about clean energy and climate change.
How a Pilot Prepares for a Solar Powered Trip Round the World
We spoke to one of Solar Impulse 2's pilots ahead of test flights this week.
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Round the World on Solar Power
Solar Impulse 2 will take off where its predecessor left and circumnavigate the globe with no fuel.