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Pilot breaks altitude record for solar-powered plane, crossing paths with commercial airliner, his team says

The achievement is "one of those unforgettable peaks that define great human and technological adventures," the SolarStratos ...
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Solar-powered plane shatters 15-year altitude record with 31,237-foot flight

SolarStratos calls the plane “daring and finely engineered.” It can take off at 31 mph (50 kph). Its maximum speed is 87 mph (140 kph). Cruising speed is around 50 mph (80 kph). The pilot has a ...
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Swiss Pilot Claims Altitude Record in Solar-Powered Plane

A Swiss pilot has claimed the altitude record for a solar-powered electric plane, reports CBS News. Raphael Domjan, 53, took ...