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AVweb has an article mentioning: "... Email this article Print this article By Mary Grady , Contributing editor "Finally we can say we are flying a solar plane," pilot Andre Borschberg, CEO of the Solar Impulse project, wrote in his blog last Friday. The 12,000 solar cells on the wings of the one-of-a-kind ..."
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The Standard has an article mentioning: "... Officials picked for Sotokoto marathon By Erick Ochieng' This year's edition of Sotokoto Safari Marathon witnessed a change in tradition as solar-powered car equipped with solar cells lead athletes in a move aimed at championing for eco-friendly energy sources. Kenjiro Shinozuka in a solar-powered car. The ..."
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Space.com has an article mentioning: "... Credit: JAXA. Japan Launches New Venus Probe and Solar Sail Mysteries of Venus Targeted by New Japanese Probe Japanese Solar Sail Headed for Venus and Beyond The Top 10 Views of Earth From Space Take a look at ..."
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Joplin Globe has an article mentioning: "... Rack Locations Submit Photos Tune In Carrier Application Local News Search Related Photos Luis Garza adjusts Bloomington (Ind.) High School's solar car on Sunday for driver Eli Clakins at the Solar BikeRayce USA at Crowder College in Neosho. Globe/Gary Crow Discussion Add a comment on this story May ..."
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DesMoinesRegister.com has an article mentioning: "... If successful, the mission will mark the first time a solar sail has been used to power a spacecraft, the Japanese space agency said. The United States and Russia are also exploring solar-sail technology, the agency ..."
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San Diego Union Tribune has an article mentioning: "... McCutchen / UNION-TRIBUNE Scripps Ranch High green-technology teacher Mena Abdo (left) stands next to Michael Lowe, who skippered this solar-powered boat to victory in a recent competition. Below, Lowe has his hand on the throttle used on the 15-foot-long wooden boat, which traveled 200 meters in 36 ..."
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Sioux City Journal has an article mentioning: "... Zagaeski is especially intrigued by the idea of driving a solar-powered vehicle back and forth to work. "I'm surprised that with the amount of sun and heat out here, there isn't more solar use," said Zagaeski who moved here 18 ..."
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Next Big Future has an article mentioning: "... Ad Support Nano Technology Netbook Technology News Computer Software The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the Ikaros solar sail today aboard the H-IIA Launch Vehicle (H-IIA F17) . IKAROS is a space yacht that gathers energy for propulsion from sunlight pressure (photons) by ..."
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Space.com has an article mentioning: "... Science Technology Entertainment SpaceViews NightSky SETI Video Community advertisement Japan's Venus Climate Orbiter Akatsuki and the Ikaros solar sail launch into space atop an unmanned H-2A rocket on May 20 (U.S. Eastern Time) from Tanegashima Space Center in Japan. It was early morning Friday, May ..."
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msnbc.com has an article mentioning: "... Photo by David Imbaratto / Stellar Exploration for the Planetary Society An artist's conception shows the Planetary Society's Lightsail 1 solar sail in space. Two of the debutantes on the final frontier - SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and the Planetary Society's Lightsail 1 solar sail - will be making ..."
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Naperville Sun has an article mentioning: "... Event proceeds benefit the Safety Town program and the Women Involved in Girls Success program. Visit www.napervillejuniors.org. Solar car challenge The 2010 American Solar Car Challenge is a student competition to design, build and drive solar-powered cars in a cross-country time and ..."
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Foster's Daily Democrat has an article mentioning: "... Friday, May 28, 2010 John Huff/Staff photographer Mary Hebden, 11, takes a look under the hood of her team's solar racer "Bubble Gum" during a solar car race competition at Marshwood Great Works School in South Berwick Thursday. Click here to view Foster's prints for sale SOUTH BERWICK, Maine ? The sun ..."
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Tulsa World has an article mentioning: "... By MCT Regional News Published: 5/28/2010 7:27 AM Last Modified: 5/28/2010 7:27 AM The University of Michigan Solar Car Team rolled through Sedalia, Missouri on Thursday afternoon in their solar-electric hybrid, the Infinium. > The team is running a "mock race" in ..."
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TopNews United States has an article mentioning: "... conditions and of Venus by magnified research through the space craft and the second intention is to make the first ever interplanetary solar sail that will facilitate flying across in the space possible. Both the space travels are being supported by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency JAXA. ..."
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Tampa Tribune has an article mentioning: "... The nonprofit group, a chapter of Electrathon America, promotes electric and solar-powered car races in the Bay area and across the state. Its mission is to challenge children and adults to envision a green, vibrant, low-carbon future full of ..."
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Wall Street Journal has an article mentioning: "... Digg + More close Yahoo! Buzz MySpace del.icio.us Reddit LinkedIn Fark Viadeo Orkut Text By ESTHER SPAARWATER Sunseeker II was the first solar powered plane to fly over the Alps From James Starley's penny-farthing bicycle to Sir Frank Whittle's jet engine ? the challenge of getting from A to B as quickly, ..."
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Tampa Tribune has an article mentioning: "... The nonprofit group, a chapter of Electrathon America, promotes electric and solar-powered car races in the Bay area and across the state. Its mission is to challenge children and adults to envision a green, vibrant, low-carbon future full of ..."
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my.hsj.org has an article mentioning: "... Senior Eric Radue, who worked on the solar car panels, said that he learned about solar energy. “It's useful and more powerful â€" a lot more powerful than you realize,†he said. “And ..."
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R & D Magazine has an article mentioning: "... Posted In: R&D Daily Solar Energy Spacecraft By Jeremy Hsu, Space.com writer Monday, May 17, 2010 >Print An ambitious solar sail mission designed by Japan is poised for launch tomorrow could become the first successful mission powered solely by sunlight, but that's not all. The ..."
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Space Daily has an article mentioning: "... by a Japanese H-2A rocket and, according to JAXA, will be carrying a payload including several smaller satellite experiments, including a solar sail to be powered by the sun's radiation. Imamura said that Venus may provide the scientific community with a lot more than they bargained for and ..."
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Fast Company has an article mentioning: "... lots are filled with parking canopies lined with solar panels, who arrive at schools in electric vehicles that can be recharged at solar-powered vehicle charging stations, will absolutely alter the perspective of these students. And it is these very students who today, like me, feel powerless as they ..."
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Aviation Week has an article mentioning: "... after liftoff, following a ?smooth? ascent, according to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Riding piggyback was the Ikaros solar-sail experiment. Akatsuki, also known as Planet-C and the Venus Climate Orbiter, is scheduled to reach Venus in December for the start of a nominal ..."
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Wall Street Journal has an article mentioning: "... Lukas Barth/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images) > WINGS SPREAD: The solar-powered aircraft ?Solar Impulse? took off from a military airport Monday in Payerne, Switzerland, on its fifth test flight. The company that made the plane plans to ..."
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Richmond Register has an article mentioning: "... Subscriber Services Classifieds Subscription offer Deliver the Richmond Register Local News Search Related Photos Mike Rogers displays his solar-powered car at his home in Richmond. The two-person car, which Rogers built from a kit he purchased on the Internet, is street legal and has a windshield wiper, ..."
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Ecofriend has an article mentioning: "... Solar-powered Boats To Sail Clean On Blue Waters - Ecofriend Please fill in your email address [Close] Send Tips Advertise Contact Architecture Art Autos Design Gadgets ..."
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Sky & Telescope has an article mentioning: "... Measuring 46 feet (14 m) square, IKAROS is a "solar sail" designed to navigate through interplanetary space using the pressure of sunlight for propulsion. JAXA Tagging along with Akatsuki is a secondary ..."
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Economic Times has an article mentioning: "... Video Advanced Search Home News Markets Personal Finance Infotech Jobs Opinion Features Environment TV Services Classifieds Day in pics Solar powered Aircraft 'Solar Impulse' 24 May 2010, 1718 hrs IST Print Save EMail Write to Editor The solar powered Aircraft 'Solar Impulse', HB-SIA prototype, a pioneering ..."
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TVNZ has an article mentioning: "... The rocket also will be carrying Ikaros, a probe propelled by a solar sail which will keep accelerating as it passes Venus and goes on to the far side of the Sun. Advertisement Tools: Email Print Text Size Share this article: ..."
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Cooler Planet has an article mentioning: "... This particular mission will include a solar sail, which uses particles from the sun to propel the craft. >The solar sail technology has been cited as one potential way that space exploration missions ..."
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Telegraph.co.uk has an article mentioning: "... Ikaros was successfully hauled into orbit by a H-IIA-launching rocket together with the Venus satellite 'Akatsuki'. The solar sail 'Ikaros' (Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation Of the Sun) resembles a wind kite; it measures 20 metres in diameter and is merely 0,0075 ..."
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Space News has an article mentioning: "... Ltd. of Yokohama, separated from the rocket 27 minutes after liftoff, followed shortly by deployment of a solar sail experiment called the Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation Of the Sun (IKAROS), JAXA said. Akatsuki is due to arrive at Venus in early ..."
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Discover Magazine has an article mentioning: "... Can We Fly This Solar Sail? Japan?s H-IIA rocket also carried into space Japan?s solar sail project ?Ikaros,? the Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation of the Sun. ..."
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High River Times has an article mentioning: "... Wickenheiser was at NDC with the University of Calgary's Solar Team to show the students the university's new solar car and teach them a bit about renewable energy. "It's kind of cool to be back here," said the 20-year-old High River native. "It's good to show the kids ..."
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PSFK has an article mentioning: "... Such a design might allow future spacecraft to draw electricity for ion-propulsion engines, even as they also use the solar sail for backup â€" not unlike a sailing boat that also uses a solar-powered engine.? JAXA | Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency [via MSNBC Share: > ..."
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msnbc.com has an article mentioning: "... JAXA is also launching several smaller satellite experiments with the mission, including an ambitious solar sail designed to tag along on the trip to Venus. Secret of Venus' super-rotation One of Akatsuki's main goals is to understand what may be the biggest ..."
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msnbc.com has an article mentioning: "... The Ikaros solar sail prototype hitched a ride as well. View related photos INTERACTIVE The new solar system Get the facts about dwarfs, giants, terrestrials and other ..."
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RIA Novosti has an article mentioning: "... rocket blasted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan on Friday carrying the country's first Venus probe and an experimental solar sail, the country's space agency said. The liftoff was initially scheduled early Tuesday, but was postponed until 1:58 Moscow time Friday [21:58 GMT ..."
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Universe Today has an article mentioning: "... Written by Nancy Atkinson Japan's first robotic mission to Venus and an experimental solar sail launched successfully from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan. The Venus Climate Orbiter, or Akatsuki, the IKAROS solar sail and several ..."
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Softpedia has an article mentioning: "... A prototype solar sail was also delivered to space By Tudor Vieru , Science Editor May 21st, 2010, 07:45 GMT Adjust text size: Officials at the Japanese Aerospace ..."
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Inhabitat has an article mentioning: "... 2005 March 2005 February 2005 January 2005 Recent Posts Toyota Partners With Tesla to Make Electric Cars! Japan Launching World?s First Solar Powered Spacecraft Today! Check out the Incheon International Design Awards! Recent Comments [...] to bring its highly coveted, iconic design to into more ... [...] to ..."
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Gizmag has an article mentioning: "... By Darren Quick 01:47 May 21, 2010 The IKAROS (Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation Of the Sun) solar sail Image Gallery (5 images) Although the idea of a solar sail was first proposed some 100 years ago, to date none has been successfully used in space as ..."
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Spaceflight Now has an article mentioning: "... BY STEPHEN CLARK SPACEFLIGHT NOW Posted: May 20, 2010 Packed inside the H-2A rocket scheduled to launch Thursday is a low-cost Japanese solar sail that could transform humanity's ability to reach the stars, assuming the spacecraft's tricky deployment goes as planned and scientists' theories hold ..."
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Christian Science Monitor has an article mentioning: "... Fresh from Venus, hints of an ancient ocean and a restless crust Blog: Venus is on a roll Japanese space mission to Venus will be powered by a solar sail The Venus Climate Orbiter Akatsuki, which means "Dawn" in Japanese, is set to launch from Tanegashima Space Center in Japan today on a 2-year mission ..."
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Naperville Sun has an article mentioning: "... Comments May 20, 2010 By HILARY DECENT For Sun-Times Media Up to 20 solar cars will be racing through the finish line in Naperville next month, as Naperville North High School hosts the final leg of the 2010 American Solar ..."
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Thaindian.com has an article mentioning: "... by a Japanese H-2A rocket and, according to JAXA, will be carrying a payload to carry out several smaller satellite experiments, including a solar sail to be powered by the sun?s radiation. > Share this :- Related Stories Japan To Initiate Venus Investigation And Space Yacht - May 18, 2010 Japan Space ..."
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Benzinga has an article mentioning: "... Chip Brian Follow this user Posted on 05/13/10 at 5:34am by Chip Brian A solar car equipped with Sharp solar cells will be the lead car in the 2nd Sotokoto*1 Safari Marathon on May 23, 2010 in Nairobi, the Republic of Kenya. The ..."
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Switzer Financial News has an article mentioning: "... More by Keris Lahiff If alternative energy is the way of the future, Robert Dane, founder of Solar Sailor, is on board to revolutionise the industry. All hands on deck as he joins Peter Switzer on SWITZER on Sky News Business Channel to discuss the ..."
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AOL News has an article mentioning: "... Thursday with the launch of the world's first unmanned "space yacht," designed to glide to Venus and beyond on the strength of a 46-foot-wide solar sail. >"This will be the world's first solar-powered sail craft employing both photon propulsion and thin-film solar power generation during its ..."
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Prague Post has an article mentioning: "... A Prague tour-boat company has ventured into uncharted waters with the Czech Republic's only solar-powered boat, one of the first small-scale projects to profit from green energy. But Elektronemo is the exception that proves the government should more ..."
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Valley Sun has an article mentioning: "... made Nothing makes La Cañada High School senior Hima Hassenruck-Gudipati quite as happy as a 120-pound robot or riding inside a 16-foot solar-powered boat. >Hassenruck-Gudipati is president of the La Cañada High School Engineering Club who used her skills and enthusiasm for engineering this past weekend ..."
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The Durango Herald has an article mentioning: "... Updated; Thursday, May 20, 2010 12:00AM Photo by JERRY McBRIDE/Herald Aspen Smith, 11, left, and Cortney Wilson-Baker, 11, smile as their solar-powered car takes off Wednesday during their science class at Ignacio Intermediate School. Students in Tom Rohde's science class have been studing alternative ..."
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Scientific American has an article mentioning: "... A micron is one millionth of a meter.) The solar sail is expected to carry IKAROS past Venus in about six months' time. > If JAXA succeeds in propelling its craft between the planets using a solar sail, ..."
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The Voice of Russia has an article mentioning: "... Tag cloud: Sci-Tech Commentary space Venus solar sail World Pavlishev Boris May 18, 2010 15:16 Moscow Time Cosmos 1 solar sail in orbit. Photo: EPA The Japanese Space Agency plans to launch an ..."
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Universe Today has an article mentioning: "... multi-mission launch of an H-IIA rocket from Japan early Tuesday, which includes the first Japanese probe to Venus and an experimental solar sail. The next launch attempt for the "Akatsuki" Venus Climate Orbiter and an the solar sail called IKAROS will be Thursday, May 20, at 21:58 UTC (May 20 ..."
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Geek.com has an article mentioning: "... A common solution to the problem of fuel on interstellar, slower-than-light voyages favored by science fiction writers is the concept of a solar sail: essentially, an immense, thin kite that attacks to a space ship and propels it on its journey like a sailboat by harnessing solar winds. Given how ..."
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Space.com has an article mentioning: "... NightSky SETI Video Community advertisement A Japanese H-2A rocket stands poised to launch Japan's new Venus Climate Orbiter Atasuki and the solar sail spacecraft IKAROS toward Venus on May 18, 2010 (Japan Time). Bad weather thwarted the first launch attempt. Credit: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. ..."
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Thaindian.com has an article mentioning: "... If successful, the Ikaros is going to be the first solar powered spacecraft. It is powered by thin film solar panels for generation of electricity and pressure to power the yacht. If everything goes on as planned by the Japan ..."
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The Epoch Times has an article mentioning: "... This will be the first ever round-the-world voyage, the first Indian Ocean crossing, and the first Red Sea crossing by a solar powered boat. > Despite certain limitations (night lasts six month in the Arctic Ocean), solar powered ships can cruise indefinitely. Until now, only sailing boats ..."
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OCRegister has an article mentioning: "... Anaheim schools tops at solar boat races | high, savanna, schools - News - The Orange County Register REAL ESTATE JOBS CARS DEALS CLASSIFIEDS PLACE AN AD SIGN-IN/SIGN-UP SUBSCRIBE ..."
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Christian Science Monitor has an article mentioning: "... Japan is scheduled to launch the IKAROS spacecraft this week, which will be powered by wafer-thin solar sails. The craft is headed for Venus, making it the first to attempt interplanetary travel using only solar power. By Gavin Blair , Correspondent / May 17, ..."
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The Planetary Society has an article mentioning: "... Carl Sagan Fund for the Future Catalog of Exoplanets FINDS Exo-Earths International Year of Astronomy LIFE Experiment: Phobos LightSail - Solar Sailing Messages from Earth Microrovers Mirror Bees: Planetary Defense Observing Earth Pioneer Anomaly Planetary Microphones SETI Optical Telescope SETI ..."
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The First Reporter has an article mentioning: "... This solar sail will eliminate the need for on board fuel to propel the probe, as it will be solar powered. The solar cells that are integrated into the sail's ..."
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Oneindia has an article mentioning: "... EMAIL FACEBOOK ORKUT PRINT Subscribe to Newsletter Washington, May 18 (ANI): Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) was set to launch its solar sail hybrid spacecraft which can not only negate the need for on board fuel, but also travel 5 to 10 times faster than conventional spacecrafts in space. ..."
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Honolulu Advertiser has an article mentioning: "... Working in teams, students build a model solar boat from a project kit consisting of a motor and small solar panel. Students also learned about the environment and were encouraged to incorporate ..."
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CTV.ca has an article mentioning: "... topPhoto, .photo { width:440px; } The U of C showed off its newest solar car Monday. Updated: Mon May. 17 2010 15:56:54 ctvcalgary.ca The University of Calgary is unveiling its newest solar car. The vehicle is the U of C's ..."
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Geeky gadgets has an article mentioning: "... Accelerated by Radiation Of the Sun) developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is hoping to be the first solar powered spacecraft if its deployment goes smoothly this Friday, May 21, at 6:58:22 a.m (Japan Standard Time) You can watch a live broadcast of the mission with the ..."
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Financial Times has an article mentioning: "... Asia-Pacific - Japan to launch solar-powered spacecraft .arrow-colour {background-image: url(https://www.ft.com/FTCOM/Images/nidDefaultArrow.gif);} .primary-text-colour {color: #ffffff;} ..."
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msnbc.com has an article mentioning: "... That's why we are pursuing this technology, just using the energy of the sun." Several nations, including the U.S., have tested solar sails but all within Earth's orbit and never to the point of space travel. One of the main challenges will be unfolding the delicate sail in outer space; ..."
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Popular Science has an article mentioning: "... The mission will study Venusian atmosphere; solar sail experiment hitches a ride By Rebecca Boyle Posted 05.17.2010 at 10:00 am 13 Comments Japanese To Launch New Mission to Venus The Japanese Akatsuki ..."
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TMCnet has an article mentioning: "... at Scripps Ranch High School, San Diego High School-SciTech, become first San Diego County participants in Metropolitan Water District solar-powered boat program the nation's largest. Deepika Mala is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of her articles, please visit her columnist page >Edited ..."
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Fast Company has an article mentioning: "... into space tomorrow, with a rather special payload aboard: The Ikaros space yacht, a beautiful vehicle that's an experimental test bed for solar sail technology. The launch is scheduled for early Japan time on Tuesday morning (1844 EST today), and the H-IIA is actually carrying two major payloads: ..."
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FOXNews has an article mentioning: "... November 18, 2009 Air & Space Article comments /static/all/img 5abbccab566a8210VgnVCM100000a0c1a8c0RCRD /scitech/2010/05/17/japan-ikaros-solar-sail/ Updated May 17, 2010 ..."
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National Geographic has an article mentioning: "... Main Content Ikaros and its solar sail are seen in an artist's rendering. Image courtesy JAXA Julian Ryall in Tokyo for National Geographic News Published May 17, 2010 Today the Japan ..."
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NASASpaceflight.com has an article mentioning: "... it will confirm the presence of active volcanoes and thunder.? IKAROS (Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation Of the Sun) is a Solar Sail that gathers sunlight as propulsion by means of a large membrane. The IKAROS mission aims at verifying that a spacecraft can fly only by solar powered ..."
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Space.com has an article mentioning: "... Credit: Akihiro Ikeshita/JAXA Japan's Ikaros could become the first successful solar sail flight using sunlight propulsion, and the first interplanetary sail. CREDIT: JAXA Akatsuki was lowered onto the payload adapter in late April. Credit: ..."
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Telegraph.co.uk has an article mentioning: "... a human hair ? once it is in space Photo: BLOOMBERG NASA and its European counterpart, the European Space Agency, have suspended research into solar sails due to budgetary constraints Photo: BLOOMBERG Ikaros &ndash which stands for Interplanetary Kite-Craft Accelerated by Radiation of the Sun &ndash ..."
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Brahmand Defence and Aerospace News has an article mentioning: "... IKAROS (Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation Of the Sun) is Japan's solar powered spaceship which measures less than the thickness of a strand of human hair. It is designed to exploit the energy of the sunlight. The force generated by the ..."
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North County Times has an article mentioning: "... the best part of their high school experience," said Hallwachs, who added the event is still billed as the nation's largest high school solar-powered boat competition. Despite water-rate hikes that consumers are grappling with lately, water district managers still consider the event something worth ..."
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Saipan Tribune has an article mentioning: "... Saipan's InYong Chung and 18 of his schoolmates from the University of Michigan Solar Car Team are working full time preparing to defend their back-to-back National Championships and become the first team in history to win three consecutive ..."
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Space.com has an article mentioning: "... Science Technology Entertainment SpaceViews NightSky SETI Video Community advertisement Japan's Ikaros could become the first successful solar sail flight using sunlight propulsion, and the first interplanetary sail. CREDIT: JAXA Solar Sails Could Clean Up Space Junk First Solar Sail Might Soon ..."
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Press-Enterprise has an article mentioning: "... Walkie-talkies crackled as teacher/advisers on shore relayed race strategy to the students piloting the solar-powered boats on the 1.6-kilometer course around the lake in the endurance portion of the event. Away from the water, members of the 36 teams set up a "pit" area ..."
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Republican & Herald has an article mentioning: "... Lefever, left, and Chris Barracato, electromechanical students at Schuylkill Technology Center North Campus, Frackville, look over the solar-powered car at the recent second annual Schuylkill County Career Fair at D.H.H. Lengel Middle School, Pottsville. Wieslew "Wes" Grebski, associate professor of ..."
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The Planetary Society has an article mentioning: "... Carl Sagan Fund for the Future Catalog of Exoplanets FINDS Exo-Earths International Year of Astronomy LIFE Experiment: Phobos LightSail - Solar Sailing Messages from Earth Microrovers Mirror Bees: Planetary Defense Observing Earth Pioneer Anomaly Planetary Microphones SETI Optical Telescope SETI ..."
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Space.com has an article mentioning: "... Credit: JAXA Japanese Rocket Prepared to Launch Venus Probe and Solar Sail Space Station Crew Welcomes Japan's First Cargo Ship Japan Launches Spy Satellite Under Veil of Secrecy ..."
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abc7.com has an article mentioning: "... It is the largest solar powered boat competition in the nation. The Students will be sailing their solar powered boats, boats that they spent the past seven months perfecting. "Not ..."
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PhysOrg.com has an article mentioning: "... the academic departments for their efforts to spearhead multidisciplinary projects involving both the Formula Hybrid car and a separate, solar-powered vehicle. "Without the financial donations the college received from Shell Oil, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and the FSU Institute for Energy ..."
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NewsBlaze has an article mentioning: "... hundred students from 36 Southland high schools will gather this Friday (May 14) at Lake Skinner for three days of competition with the solar-powered boats they have spent the last seven months perfecting in Metropolitan Water District's Solar Cup program. Solar Cup teams from schools in Los Angeles, ..."
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Treehugger has an article mentioning: "... Wind- and Solar-Powered Bike Helmet Charges Gadgets While Protecting Riders : TreeHugger .topper-content-cat { background: ..."
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KTLA has an article mentioning: "... The SOLAR CUP is the nation's largest solar-powered boat competition which takes place during three days at Lake Skinner. Some 800 students participate in the races, which conclude the seven month ..."
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Creamer Media's Engineering News has an article mentioning: "... The race will consist of three classes, with the Olympia division reserved for the top-end teams, the Adventure division for older solar cars, and finally the technology demonstration division, where any company or person may use the event to showcase interesting automotive-related ..."
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Gary Post Tribune has an article mentioning: "... This school year, staff and students have been doing activities such as making solar houses, solar ovens and racing solar cars," he said. "A major accomplishment, attributable to the grant, was the completion of a greenhouse, complete with solar panels." Students at Wood, ..."
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Softpedia has an article mentioning: "... The maneuvers say a Venus-bound weather satellite and a solar sail demonstrator are being delivered to the Tanegashima Space Center. The facility, which is located on a narrow strip of land off the coast of the larger ..."
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Space.com has an article mentioning: "... The Ikaros solar sail, a secondary payload, was shipped to Tanegashima in early April. The 1,100-pound Venus probe was attached to an apparatus containing Ikaros and other ..."
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AkihabaraNews has an article mentioning: "... Category: Environment - Tags: Sharp Solar Car Solar Cell Announced today, the “ELA†solar car equipped with Sharp polycrystalline residential solar cells will be leading the 2nd Sotokoto ..."
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New Scientist has an article mentioning: "... by Rachel Courtland Magazine issue 2760 Subscribe and save For similar stories, visit the Energy and Fuels and Spaceflight Topic Guides Video: Solar sail ICARUS'S wings melted when he flew too close to the sun. Here's hoping a similar fate doesn't befall his namesake, the solar sail due to be unfurled ..."
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Jefferson City News Tribune has an article mentioning: "... The American Solar Challenge is a competition to design, build and race solar-powered cars in a crosscountry event. >The road race begins June 20 in Tulsa, Okla., and will travel 1,110 miles to Chicago, Neosho and Rolla also will be ..."
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Scientific American has an article mentioning: "... Japan plans to launch a satellite powered by a large solar sail for a six month mission. A solar sail captures the momentum of photons from the sun to propel the satellite, something like the manner in which a ..."
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The Courier News has an article mentioning: "... But gear heads shouldn't get too excited about having their very own solar car like the Ra 7 demonstrated Friday at Fox River Country Day School in Elgin and Saturday at Elgin's Green Expo. While it looks like a cross between a ..."
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Austin Herald has an article mentioning: "... Masood, front, Ray Overbey, back from left, Amanda Wichmann, Kevin Brockman and Janson Baldus are some of the students working on the solar-powered boats that if they pass a boat will move on to a regata in St. Paul. ..."
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Suite101.com has an article mentioning: "... But this year Geely IG is no longer the concept model of a future mini solar car. The compact car will be a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) combines a 1.0 liter conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) propulsion system, an ..."
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UNM Today has an article mentioning: "... Photo: Electrical and Engineering student Steve Wood sits in a partially completed solar car. A long-time supporter of the School of Law's Wild Friends program, PNM supports introducing students to the legislative process to help them find ..."
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Brahmand Defence and Aerospace News has an article mentioning: "... IKAROS (Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation Of the Sun) is Japan's solar powered spaceship which measures less than the thickness of a strand of human hair. It is designed to exploit the energy of the sunlight. The force generated by the ..."
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CNET Asia has an article mentioning: "... This month, Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency plans to send a craft--actually it's more of a solar sail--into space with name of Ikaros. (Ikaros is an acronym for Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation of the Sun.) The Ikaros, which will be ..."
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Toronto Star has an article mentioning: "... Stuart Biggs Washington Post TOKYO â€" The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency plans to launch the world's first satellite powered by a giant solar sail to demonstrate next-generation renewable-energy technology, the agency said Tuesday. The 20-metre sail, which cost about $16 million, will be wrapped ..."
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World Radio Switzerland has an article mentioning: "... The catamaran which measures 30 metres in length is the longest solar powered boat in the world. The team, based in Yverdon-les-Bains, aim to carry out the round-the-world challenge next year. Share this story More Tell us what you ..."
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Miller-McCune.com has an article mentioning: "... energy is often seen as a technology tied either to spacecraft or terra firma, a new generation of engineers and adventurers is crafting solar-powered aircraft. Receive 1 year (6 issues) of our print magazine for just $24.95. Miller-McCune features polished, in-depth reports on research and solutions across ..."
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San Antonio Express has an article mentioning: "... Web Posted: 05/09/2010 12:00 CDT Thornton Elementary School students Morgan Yost (left) and Brian Skilling prepare their entry for the Texas Solar Car Races at Gustafson Northside Stadium. BILLY CALZADA/gcalzada@express-news.net Share > Comments (1) > Print > Email > RSS More stories Greehey gives $2 ..."
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Cooler Planet has an article mentioning: "... Let's take a look at some of the largest â€" and most impressive â€" being constructed. 1. World's largest solar-powered boat: This magnificent example of solar-powered innovation called PlanetSolar is touted as the world's largest solar-powered trimaran. The multi-hull ..."
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Ecofriend has an article mentioning: "... The building comprises a single family home and garages with workshop/studio space that has solar powered vehicle charging stations, in addition to offices and outdoor green space. To provide overall protection, shading and privacy, the second floor south wall is ..."
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Coolest Gadgets has an article mentioning: "... by Mark R - on May 7th, 2010 >I really had no idea that there was a race for solar powered vehicles, but apparently there is a 2010 American Solar Challenge, a 1100 mile race from Tulsa to Chicago. This particular solar-powered car is one of the ..."
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Before It's News has an article mentioning: "... mdash Contributed by Alton Parrish (Reporter) More stories from this contributor ‘The University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project team provided a sneak preview of its newest solar-powered car A close-up view of a solar panel on the new U of M solar car, the Centaurus II. ..."
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UberGizmo has an article mentioning: "... on your bicycle? If you have some proficiency in woodworking and soldering, you could follow the instructions on how to come up with a solar powered bike stereo box that can fit into a milk crate. Solar power isn't your only option as this system can be modified to be hooked up to a 12v DC, ..."
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GetSolar.com has an article mentioning: "... The largest solar-powered boat competition in the U.S ., which in previous years has attracted thousands of spectators, features high school students braving choppy waters on ..."
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BNET has an article mentioning: "... Sadler in San Diego when the company was approached by California-based Japanese electronics company (and solar panel maker) Kyocera to create solar carports. The creatively designed result was the Kyocera Solar Grove, completed in 2005 in San Diego. The “trees†consist of 64 grouped Kyocera ..."
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UberGizmo has an article mentioning: "... Posted on May 4, 10 04:13 PM PDT If you're going to buy a boat, why not make it a green one as well? That's what the ARKKI solar boat is all about - it comes with 153 square meter of interior space and 100 square meter of deck space, boasting solar panels to help it maintain ..."
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San Gabriel Valley Tribune has an article mentioning: "... Advertisement Families can also inspect Solar Shadow, the only high school solar car to cross Australia during the World Solar Challenge. Those who attend can also check out Infusion, the first hydrogen fuel vehicle built by high ..."
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New Straits Times has an article mentioning: "... part for the first time, I had great exposure to high end technology in terms of efficiency, and aerodynamic designing.? While driving a solar-powered vehicle was a new experience for him, Koh has actually competed in a solar cycle race in Australia in 2007 and 2008. This has helped him understand the ..."
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Ecofriend has an article mentioning: "... Of Minnesota Unveils New Solar-powered Car - Ecofriend Please fill in your email address [Close] Send Tips Advertise Contact Architecture Art Autos Design Gadgets Lifestyle Nature Technology ..."
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UberGizmo has an article mentioning: "... Posted on May 7, 10 12:59 AM PDT The Solar Vehicle Project team over at the University of Minnesota has unveiled its latest solar-powered car that will be participating in the 2010 American Solar ..."
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San Francisco Chronicle has an article mentioning: "... Bloomberg News April 27 (Bloomberg) -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency plans to launch the world's first satellite powered by a giant solar sail to demonstrate next-generation renewable-energy technology, the agency said today. The 20-meter sail, which cost about 1.5 billion yen ($16 million), ..."
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San Gabriel Valley Tribune has an article mentioning: "... Families can also inspect Solar Shadow, the only high school solar car to cross Australia during the World Solar Challenge. Be sure to check out Infusion, the first hydrogen fuel vehicle built by high schoolers. This ..."
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Minnesota Daily has an article mentioning: "... By Taryn Wobbema Advertisement >Printer-friendly version >PDF version Beneath cloud-covered skies Thursday, the University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project team's newest solar car drove into the plaza outside McNamara Alumni Center, making its first public appearance. A team of 30 students have ..."
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UberGizmo has an article mentioning: "... Hopefully they manage to churn out some really cool solar cells, after all, we're still dreaming about a solar powered car. Source Link Add Comment Tags Featured Posts Macbook Pro Review iPad Review Sony Vaio Z Review Sprint Overdrive Review Nexus One Review Blackberry ..."
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The Japan Times has an article mentioning: "... Bloomberg The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency plans to launch the world's first satellite powered by a giant solar sail to demonstrate next-generation renewable energy technology. The 20-meter sail, which cost ¥1.5 billion, will be wrapped around the "space yacht" ..."
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MinnPost.com has an article mentioning: "... But solar cars have been slow to take off in the mainstream marketplace for several reasons beginning with the relatively high costs of the photovoltaic cells that ..."
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Energy Harvesting Journal has an article mentioning: "... Become a fan of Energy Harvesting Journal on Facebook Follow Energy Harvesting Journal on Twitter YOU ARE HERE: HOME ARTICLES PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR SAILS IN SPACE 6 May 2010 Country: Japan ..."
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WCCO has an article mentioning: "... Reporting Don Shelby MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) ? Click to enlarge 1 of 1 Students built a solar car for the 2010 American Solar Challenge. CBS Close numSlides of totalImages Related Links Read The Latest Education News Read More Minnesota News It's ..."
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EarthTechling has an article mentioning: "... This lively event will focus upon solar-powered boat racing high schoolers. said that 36 teams of Southland high school students will race single-seat, solar-powered 16-foot sculls. Teams will hail from ..."
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Greentech Media has an article mentioning: "... are the largest single market for distributed solar power generation? A few years ago, Robert Noble, an architect, was asked to design a solar carport for Kyocera. He Googled "solar carport" and essentially, nothing turned up. No industry, no market, and no technology. >And then, "It hit him ..."
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University of Central Florida has an article mentioning: "... Events included the Bright House Solar Energy Cookoff, a solar cooker design and cooking contest; the Junior Solar Sprint, model-size solar car races; the High School Hydrogen Sprint, model-size hydrogen-powered car races; and Energy Innovations, a full-scale solar electric design challenge. ..."
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Bradenton Herald has an article mentioning: "... Reporters also may pilot a solar-powered boat by pre-arrangement. Team interviews at launch ramp arranged for morning news programs as early as 6 a.m. PARTICIPANTS: Solar Cup teams from high ..."
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Automotto has an article mentioning: "... ago This bizarre looking vehicle is University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project team's newest solar-powered car that will make its debut at the 2010 American Solar Challenge â€" a 1,100-mile race from Tulsa, Okla. to ..."
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Mother Nature Network has an article mentioning: "... British scientists are developing a solar sail designed to clear space of dangerous debris. By Katherine Butler Tue, May 04 2010 at 8:29 PM EST Read more: NASA SPACE > The International Space ..."
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KVOA Tucson News has an article mentioning: "... Except this car is 100% solar powered. It's the 2010 model of The University of Arizona solar car. Student Sean Martinez said, "There's about 600 individual solar cells on this. They're divided into four sub-arrays that all go into the same battery ..."
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University of Central Florida has an article mentioning: "... Events included the Bright House Solar Energy Cookoff, a solar cooker design and cooking contest; the Junior Solar Sprint, model-size solar car races; the High School Hydrogen Sprint, model-size hydrogen-powered car races; and Energy Innovations, a full-scale solar electric design challenge. ..."
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WALA-TV FOX10 has an article mentioning: "... on FOX10 On the Money Fugitive Files Daily Dot Com Calendar TV Schedule Staff Bios Outdoors Home Living Green World Green Photo Map The solar powered aircraft "Solar Impulse" steered by test pilot Markus Scherdel is silhouetted by the sun during its maiden flight at the military airport in Payerne, ..."
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WCCO has an article mentioning: "... Minnesota News Read The Latest Education News A team of students at the University of Minnesota are set to present their next-generation solar-powered car to the public this week. > The university says the media and sponsors will get a peek late Thursday morning and the general public will get to see it ..."
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msnbc.com has an article mentioning: "... ET April 7, 2010 PAYERNE, Switzerland - A solar plane with wings as wide as a 747 and the power of a small motorboat took to the skies for the first time Wednesday, cruising a mile high at low speeds for ..."
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Minnesota Public Radio has an article mentioning: "... May 4, 2010 Minneapolis (AP) ? A team of students at the University of Minnesota are set to present their next-generation solar-powered car to the public this week. The university says the media and sponsors will get a peek late Thursday morning and the general public will get to see it ..."
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Pioneer Press has an article mentioning: "... Press Updated: 05/04/2010 07:36:15 AM CDT A team of students at the University of Minnesota are set to present their next-generation solar-powered car to the public this week. The university says the media and sponsors will get a peek late Thursday morning and the general public will get to see it ..."
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Next Big Future has an article mentioning: "... Centauri Dreams has details of the Ikaros hybrid solar sail mission. The Ikaros solar sail works conventionally, using the momentum of photons from the Sun to accelerate the craft. But the JAXA designers have ..."
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CNET has an article mentioning: "... This month, Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency plans to send a craft--actually it's more of a solar sail--into space with name of Ikaros. ("Ikaros" is an acronym for "Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation of the Sun.) The Ikaros, which will ..."
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WFMY News 2 has an article mentioning: "... It doesn't use any gasoline and it's totally natural," said Preske about the solar-car she helped her group invent. Who knows; with these kids in charge of future technology, automatic dog walkers and hovering cars may be on the way. ..."
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GreenMuze has an article mentioning: "... Saturday, 01 May 2010 GreenMuze Staff >A Japanese solar sail spacecraft called Ikaros (Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation of the Sun) is scheduled for launch from Tanegashima Space Center on ..."
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Ecofriend has an article mentioning: "... Solar-powered Boat To Provide Shelter In A Globally Warmed World - Ecofriend Please fill in your email address [Close] Send Tips Advertise Contact Architecture Art Autos ..."
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