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Space Daily has an article mentioning: "... Japan's space agency JAXA confirmed on Saturday that its experimental spacecraft IKAROS started to accelerate after unfurling its kite-like solar sail, proving that the new fuel-saving propulsion technique is no science fiction. On May 21, Japan launched IKAROS (Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated ..."
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UPI.com has an article mentioning: "... embed_toolbar .icon_cont {float:left; width:46px; text-align:center;} Share TOKYO, July 13 (UPI) -- The first test in space of a "solar sail" propulsion system for spacecraft has been a success, researchers in Japan say. Measurements gathered from the Ikaros solar sail, built by the Japan ..."
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al.com has an article mentioning: "... A Japanese-built spacecraft has made the first measurable flight by solar sail. Space.com reports the Ikaros solar sail received a small amount of thrust from the light of the sun. Solar sails use sunlight to travel, presenting ..."
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Los Angeles Times has an article mentioning: "... The so-called Ikaros solar sail is literally being pushed by sunlight, the space agency said on its website Friday. Particles of light from the sun known as photons exert pressure ..."
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Brooklyn Daily Eagle has an article mentioning: "... by Harold Egeln ( edit@brooklyneagle.net ), published online 07-15-2010 3-Day Event Explores Solar Sails To Glide Through Cosmos By Harold Egeln Brooklyn Daily Eagle DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN â€" The song “Let the sun shine in!†can be revised for the Space ..."
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Inhabitat has an article mentioning: "... filed under: Green Transportation Solar Power We?ve been following the progress of the Japanese spaceship IKAROS &mdash the first to unfurl a solar sail in deep space. Today, the ship made the only first that really matters: it caught the sun?s rays with its 3,000 square-foot sail and successfully used ..."
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Mainichi Daily News has an article mentioning: "... It has been developed mainly for the purpose of establishing solar sails navigation technology. On June 10, the craft's solar sail was unfurled successfully -- the hardest part of the operation. IKAROS is continuing on ..."
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R & D Magazine has an article mentioning: "... could be pushed above - or below - the usual geostationary ring around the Earth, which follows the line of the equator, by using a large solar sail propelled by the pressure of sunlight. However, critics later claimed that such 'displaced orbits' were impossible due to the unusual dynamics of the ..."
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msnbc.com has an article mentioning: "... Dusting off a solar plane Another possible component of the mission may involve resurrecting a solar-powered airplane concept to traverse the planet's thick and "tremendously ..."
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DailyTech has an article mentioning: "... not case-sensitive) Please enter the characters in the image below. IKAROS is currently happily accelerating through space via its solar sail, an incredible success for Japan's space program. (Source: JAXA) IKAROS shows steady acceleration (red ticks) after deployment of the sail. ..."
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Space.com has an article mentioning: "... Flight Science Technology Entertainment SpaceViews NightSky SETI Video Community advertisement Japan's Ikaros spacecraft is the vanguard of solar sail propulsion. It launched in May 2010 and is shown here in June in photos snapped by a small camera ejected by the space sailcraft while flying in deep ..."
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The White House has an article mentioning: "... The race really came down to the mechanical endurance and reliability of the student-built solar cars. Each team was limited to the use of only six square meters of silicon or space-grade gallium arsenide solar cells. So the main overarching challenge ..."
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Space.com has an article mentioning: "... Credit: NASA. Oceans on Venus Might Have Been Habitable The Best Time to See Venus Is Now Japan Launches New Venus Probe and Solar Sail Volcanoes on Venus May be Young and Active ..."
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digitalBURG.com has an article mentioning: "... of Central Missouri (CAFES at UCM) are applying the principles of alternative energy to daily living as they begin construction of a solar-powered vehicle. > The solar vehicle project provides hands-on learning for students, giving them experience in developing electrical systems powered by alternative ..."
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Softpedia has an article mentioning: "... July 22nd, 2010, 07:32 GMT Adjust text size: Experts at the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced recently that their first solar sail demonstrator, the Ikaros spacecraft, managed to accomplish its mission. They explain that the small instrument managed to deploy a thin solar sail, ..."
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Discover Magazine has an article mentioning: "... Out in space earlier this month, the center piece of Japan?s solar sail was rotating quickly when it began to extend the arms that had been wrapped up inside. As they stretched out into a stiff X shape, like the stakes ..."
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Reinforced Plastics has an article mentioning: "... Solar Impulse solar plane flies through the night > The Solar Impulse HB-SIA is the first solar plane to have flown during the night. QinetiQ's Zephyr solar-powered unmanned ..."
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Sunpluggers.com has an article mentioning: "... Though the motorcycle doesn't employ solar technology, two of the company's founders met while working on solar cars: Forrest North, leader of the Stanford University Solar Car Team in 1998, and Edward West, part of the Yale University Solar Car team. Mr. North went ..."
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Skyscanner News has an article mentioning: "... Like the sound of that? We've got five sets of four seats to give away. The Zephyr solar powered plane &ndash deemed the first &lsquoeternal aircraft', this solar-powered craft has landed after two weeks of non-stop flying! We're loving the ..."
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Softpedia has an article mentioning: "... The spacecraft is a solar sail By Tudor Vieru , Science Editor July 23rd, 2010, 07:30 GMT Adjust text size: Recently, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced that ..."
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Softpedia has an article mentioning: "... What the space pioneer proposed was using a large solar sail to nudge the spacecraft off-course, and into the displaced orbit. >The unusual dynamics involved in this proposition made the international scientific ..."
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Softpedia has an article mentioning: "... Albert Einstein's theory might one day be verified By Smaranda Biliuti , News Editor July 27th, 2010, 09:13 GMT Adjust text size: Solar sails could one day clarify Einstein's Theory of Relativity, as they could provide a platform for testing the frame-dragging hypothesis, physics professor ..."
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Xomba has an article mentioning: "... Second is a major breakthrough in space technology; the solar sail. Japanese spacecraft IKAROS successfully accelerated under its sail just a few days ago. Much lighter than conventional rocket boosters, the solar ..."
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Chem.Info has an article mentioning: "... could be pushed above -- or below -- the usual geostationary ring around the Earth, which follows the line of the equator, by using a large solar sail propelled by the pressure of sunlight. However, critics later claimed that such 'displaced orbits' were impossible due to the unusual dynamics of the ..."
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Brainerd Daily Dispatch has an article mentioning: "... ROYALTON - The Royalton High School Design Engineering students built a solar boat for the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society annual solar regatta at Lake Phalen in St. Paul. Area residents got a firsthand look at the boat as it was ..."
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Sify has an article mentioning: "... 2010-07-28 13:20:00 In what could be called a first in solar sailing, Japan's Ikaros spacecraft has used "smart glass" technology to steer using only the pressure of sunlight. Launched in May, Ikaros has become the ..."
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Gizmodo Australia has an article mentioning: "... By Kat Hannaford on July 28, 2010 at 7:43 PM >Less than two months after being unfurled in space, Japan?s IKAROS solar sail accomplished its ambitious aim ? becoming the first spacecraft to travel in space, powered by the sun. Now it has demonstrated its fine steering ..."
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Popular Science has an article mentioning: "... 07.28.2010 at 3:40 pm 6 Comments Levitated Orbit This graphic depicts a "levitated orbit," which Scottish researchers say is possible using a solar sail. Advanced Space Concepts Laboratory, University of Strathclyde Space is getting pretty crowded -- there are a couple thousand satellites orbiting ..."
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Science Now has an article mentioning: "... Assisted by solar sails, spacecraft could park in uncrowded geostationary orbits. Credit: ASCL/University of Strathclyde There's gridlock in orbit. More than 400 ..."
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Energy Harvesting Journal has an article mentioning: "... Zoom × Close Worldwide, boat builders are gearing towards conquering the seas with solar powered vessels. The People's Projects Foundation is aiming for the first solar circumnavigation using a unique solar boat with no sails or wind generators or fuels ..."
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GetSolar.com has an article mentioning: "... Posted by GetSolar Staff in Wednesday, July 7th 2010 under: Solar Technology Tags: Solar Boats All Bruno Hervouet wanted was a day of sailing with his family free from the smell and noise of a diesel-powered boat motor. What the champion sailor ..."
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YachtPals.com News has an article mentioning: "... Boating and Sailing News 07 Jul 2010 Silent, non-intrusive, and eco-friendly, solar boats ..."
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Cheapflights.co.uk has an article mentioning: "... The project marks an advance from previous experiments with solar aviation, in which aircraft were unmanned or did not attempt flying through both night-time and daytime. According to the project's website, its intention is ..."
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SmartPlanet.com has an article mentioning: "... Just this month, a sun-powered plane flew through the darkness of night. In March, I discussed the U.S. Air Force testing a biofuel blend on some of its fighter jets Then, at the ..."
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The Engineer has an article mentioning: "... The flight marks the longest and highest in the history of solar aviation. On leaving the cockpit, Borschberg said: 'I have just flown more than 26 hours without using a drop of fuel and without causing any pollution.' ..."
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Autoblog has an article mentioning: "... In achieving their goal, not only did they set the record for longest solar flight at 26 hours and nine minutes, they also broke the record for altitude &ndash 8,564 meters (28,097 feet) above sea level. > Perhaps just as amazing, ..."
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Ecofriend has an article mentioning: "... Demonstrating Perpetual Solar Flight With Zephyr UAS - Ecofriend @import url(/style.css); .black_overlay { display: none; position: absolute; top:0px; left:0px; width:100%; height:100%; ..."
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Flightglobal has an article mentioning: "... If the mission proves successful, the team behind the project says it will mark the "longest and highest flight" ever made by a solar aircraft. The Solar Impulse project has been under development for seven years under the guidance of co-founder and balloonist Bertrand Piccard. The HB-SIA ..."
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Newser has an article mentioning: "... Swiss team postpones solar plane night flight By FRANK JORDANS | Associated Press | Jul 1, 10 7:44 AM CDT in Technology .fb_share_count_nub_right {margin-top:3px;} ..."
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New York Times has an article mentioning: "... But the Solar Impulse is not the only solar aircraft breaking records. For more than a week, the Zephyr, a solar-powered drone, has been circling high above the Army?s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. ..."
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Thaindian.com has an article mentioning: "... in aviation history as the Swiss team who masterminded the aircraft has revealed that it was the longest and the highest flight made by a solar plane. Solar Impulse was able to fly through the night in the skies of Switzerland with the help of 12,000 solar cells that are embedded in its body which ..."
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Independent has an article mentioning: "... In America an unmanned solar aircraft named the Zephyr is close to completing a constant 14-day flight using only solar energy. The plane has currently been flying for one and a half weeks ..."
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ECNmag.com has an article mentioning: "... solar car wins Solar Grand Prize at the inaugural Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2010 | ECN: Electronic Component News ..."
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Fort Worth Star Telegram has an article mentioning: "... After eight grueling days, the students completed 864 miles and raced ahead of most of the 22 teams vying for victory in the Hunt-Winston Solar Car Challenge. The race began Sunday, July 18 and ended on Sunday, July 24. >"It was long and tough, but the experience was really great," said Cliff ..."
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ZNews24.com has an article mentioning: "... The solar aircraft pilot Andre Borschberg has safely landed the airplane in Switzerland. This solar powered plane completely runs on solar radiation energy. Solar ..."
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Associated Content has an article mentioning: "... Adjust font-size: &ndash Published July 09, 2010 by: Morgan Stockton View Profile Follow Add to Favorites More: Plane Impulse A New Solar-Powered Plane Could Change Traveling Forever According to the Epoch Times The Solar Impulse Project launched six years ago, and has a team of 150 engineers and ..."
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The Guardian has an article mentioning: "... Photograph: Denis Balibouse/AP An experimental solar-powered plane whose makers hope to one day circle the globe using only energy collected from the sun took off for its first 24-hour test flight today. The plane, ..."
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Tainted Green has an article mentioning: "... Jansen on July 19, 2010 in Green Gadgets Solar Power Share The British Defense Ministry and the Pentagon are working together to develop a solar plane that can stay airborne for months rather than days. It's called the Zephyr, and it's finishing a test flight this Friday that will have lasted 2 ..."
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Energy Efficiency News has an article mentioning: "... UK defence research organisation QinetiQ completed a two-week test flight of its unmanned, solar-powered aircraft Zephyr at the end of last week. The 22.5 m wingspan solar-powered, high-altitude long endurance (HALE) unmanned air system (UAS) is powered during the ..."
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Treehugger has an article mentioning: "... ul li { display: inline; height: 20px; list-style-type: none; } #fb-like { margin-top: 3px; } Photo: Qinetiq Update: Zephyr Solar Plane Lands After Over 2 Weeks (!!!) in the Air Breaking All Kinds of Records > A couple weeks ago we wrote about the Solar Impulse , a solar airplane that ..."
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Patch has an article mentioning: "... Also, please make sure Javascript is enabled in your browser's preferences. A young girl puts her solar car to the test outside of Whole Foods Market in Lake Grove, Saturday, July 17. Photos Credit Jason Karpf ..."
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GreenMuze has an article mentioning: "... Sunday, 25 July 2010 GreenMuze Staff The QinetiQ Zephyr unmanned solar plane has just shattered the world record for unmanned long duration flight by completing two weeks of non-stop flight at Yuma, Arizona, easily passing the ..."
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Fort Worth Star Telegram has an article mentioning: "... By Susan McFarland Special to the Star-Telegram A year ago, Matthew Klauser saw a television news report about what he called "cool-looking" solar cars qualifying for a race at Texas Motor Speedway. >Klauser, 15, persuaded a friend to go with him to check out the futuristic-looking vehicles. ..."
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7Online WSVN-TV has an article mentioning: "... South Plantation High's Solar Knights finished second place in the 15th Annual Winston Hunt Solar Car Challenge. The students raced a solar car they built from the ground up from Fort Worth, Texas to Boulder, Colorado. This year, the kids went with an ..."
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Daily Camera has an article mentioning: "... race By Amy Bounds, Camera Staff Writer Posted: 07/25/2010 05:52:38 PM MDT Exhausted but elated, teams of high school students drove their solar-powered cars into Boulder on Sunday after finishing a 900-mile cross-country race that started in Dallas. ..."
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Fort Worth Star Telegram has an article mentioning: "... First, the Hunt-Winston School Solar Car Challenge. Next, the Baja 500? >Well, maybe. For now, seven Byron Nelson High School students are celebrating Sunday's end to a weeklong solar car ..."
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TG Daily has an article mentioning: "... am qinetiq solar-powered two-weeks Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Stumbleupon Share on Digg Add / View comments An unmanned, solar-powered plane has landed in Arizona after spending two weeks in the air. >The record-breaking Zephyr was launched on 9 July and returned to earth after its creators ..."
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Azom.com has an article mentioning: "... Earlier this week it reached its final destination of Sydney, Australia. Helios Energy Solar Car – Finishing third in the 2010 Shell Eco-marathon Europe, the Helios Energy solar powered car featured ARTisun solar cells from Suniva. The Shell ..."
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Greenbang has an article mentioning: "... By Greenbang on Monday, 26th July 2010 If it?s a sign of the times that electric- and solar-powered car races don?t seem that strange anymore, we might be catching a glimpse of the future in a different sort of journey that sets off today: an ..."
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Gadling has an article mentioning: "... by Sean McLachlan RSS feed on Jul 24th 2010 at 10:00AM > A week ago we reported on the Zephyr solar airplane flying nonstop for a week. Yesterday it landed safely after flying nonstop for two weeks , achieving the goal its designers set for it. > The unmanned ..."
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The Associated Press has an article mentioning: "... All rights reserved. Related articles Glitch delays solar plane's historic night flight AFP - Jul 1, 2010 Solar plane's flight delayed by technical problems AFP - Jun 30, 2010 History-making solar flight postponed ..."
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GenevaLunch has an article mentioning: "... Success on this first night flight would make it the longest and highest flight ever by a solar plane. During the day the plane will be visible from several points in the region, with current location visible on the cockpit page of the plane?s web ..."
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PlanetSKI.eu has an article mentioning: "... Ski train tickets go on sale - They were available from 9 0'clock on Tuesday, but you... Solar plane flies for 24 hours - The Swiss built plane has completed the longest and... New hi-tech ski helmet - It has sensors that detect the severity of an ..."
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Product Reviews has an article mentioning: "... By: Peter Chubb | July 7, 2010 Filed under: Alternative News Solar Impulse , the solar-powered plane began its 24-hour flight this morning, but a decision will be made at 2 p.m. ET if the pilot will want to carry-on through the night. This plane is ..."
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fox4kc.com has an article mentioning: "... Fourteen solar cars built by high school students from across the country stopped at the Garden City Community College campus on Friday. They're taking part in the 2010 ..."
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BBC News has an article mentioning: "... If this mission is successful, it will be the longest and highest flight ever made by a solar plane." 'Solar future' The plane, which has 12,000 solar cells, is the latest step in the Solar Impulse project, which Mr Borschberg leads with his business ..."
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Daily News & Analysis has an article mentioning: "... 0.6;cursor:pointer;} .article_tools:hover img{border:0px;filter:Alpha(Opacity=100);-moz-opacity: 1;} > Email > Print > Share Zurich: A solar powered aircraft emerged from a night flight high over Switzerland today, on course to making history as the first plane to fly around the clock on solar energy. ..."
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One Face In A Million News has an article mentioning: "... If this mission is successful, it will be the longest and highest flight ever made by a solar plane.? ?The big question is whether the pilot can make efficient use of the battery energy to fly throughout the night,? The plane has 12,000 solar cells ..."
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TheDailyDust (satire) has an article mentioning: "... 2010 in Tech & Gadgets 0 comments Congratulations to the team behind the Quinetiq created Zepyhr aircraft for it's record breaking solar powered flight. Although the technology is destined for military use (a pilotless plane that sits constantly above a battlefield is a rather neat idea, especially if ..."
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Times of Malta has an article mentioning: "... PA The British-designed, solar-powered aircraft Zephyr being prepared for take-off from the US Army's Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona for its endurance record breaking flight for an unmanned air ..."
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Geeky gadgets has an article mentioning: "... By Julian Horsey on Thursday 8th July 2010 4:33 pm in Technology News Share A solar plane flight in Switzerland has just made a landmark aeronautical achievement by flying non stop for over 24 hours throughout the night by using energy ..."
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Daily Rosetta has an article mentioning: "... Posted by Alan Webber on Jul 17th, 2010 and filed under Military London, England ? The Zephyr, an unmanned solar aircraft, developed by UK defense technology company, QinetiQ, has reached the world record for continuous. The plane took off from the U.S. Army?s in Arizona ..."
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RedOrbit has an article mentioning: "... Andre Borchberg became the first person to pilot a manned solar plane through the night earlier this month. On the Net: QinetiQ Zephyr - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) Source: ..."
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postzambia.com has an article mentioning: "... 14:50 CAT [462 Reads, 0 Comment(s)] Text size Print The latest Zephyr weighs 50kg and takes five people to launch it The UK-built Zephyr solar-powered plane has smashed the endurance record for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). > The craft took off from the US Army's Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona at 1440 ..."
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AZoCleantech has an article mentioning: "... Posted in | Renewable Energy Solar Energy Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has been awarded the Solar Grand Prize for its solar car Nanyang Venture III at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2010 event. As its best run, the solar car recorded the maximum energy efficiency of 316.1 km per ..."
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Fort Worth Star Telegram has an article mentioning: "... The students will join 21 other teams as part of the Hunt-Winston School Solar Car Challenge, which encourages students to design and build vehicles fueled exclusively by solar power for a 900-mile journey. >This is the first year ..."
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Ecofriend has an article mentioning: "... Next up is a Solar Car, a hybrid car that runs on solar energy harvested by four solar panels onboard. The solar car can run for 70km on a single charge, after which it goes ..."
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KAKE has an article mentioning: "... More than a dozen solar-powered cars stop in Garden City for a race unlike any other. Reporter: Rye Addis Email Address: rye.addis@kake.com Story 0 Comments Font Size: Friday, July 23, ..."
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RedOrbit has an article mentioning: "... Posted on: Wednesday, 14 July 2010, 10:58 CDT The manufacturers of an unmanned solar-powered aircraft are preparing the plane to fly non-stop for two full weeks, according to a BBC News report on Wednesday. The Zephyr solar plane, which was conceived ..."
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EarthTechling has an article mentioning: "... Related Stories Solar-Powered Airplane Skims the Skies Via 11,000+ Solar Panels Regional Green Tech Report 7-22-2010 India Tests Postal Solar Rickshaws Solar Boat Concept More Of A Yacht ..."
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BBC News has an article mentioning: "... The Zephyr flight is the second event of note this year in solar-powered aviation. Earlier this month, Andre Borschberg became the first person to pilot a manned solar plane through the night. Jonathan.Amos-INTERNET@bbc.co.uk More ..."
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The Economist has an article mentioning: "... A new record for solar-powered aviation Jul 23rd 2010, 16:05 by P.M. | LONDON AFTER Solar Impulse made aviation history on July 8th carrying pilot André Borschberg aloft for more than 26 ..."
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Register has an article mentioning: "... degrees north of the Equator, so that the Sun is tracking almost dead overhead there at the moment - uniquely favourable conditions for a solar powered plane. Qinetiq will need to show that they can repeat their feat at other times of year before the Zephyr will be ready, say, for southern Afghanistan. The ..."
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Daily Mail has an article mentioning: "... and all night in 26-hour test By Ray Massey Last updated at 9:43 AM on 9th July 2010 Comments ( 20 Videos Add to My Stories A solar-powered plane yesterday completed a record-breaking 26-hour flight - paving the way for an aircraft that could potentially stay airborne for ever. The Solar ..."
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Mail on Sunday has an article mentioning: "... and all night in 26-hour test By Ray Massey Last updated at 9:43 AM on 9th July 2010 Comments ( 20 Videos Add to My Stories A solar-powered plane yesterday completed a record-breaking 26-hour flight - paving the way for an aircraft that could potentially stay airborne for ever. The Solar ..."
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News Provider has an article mentioning: "... Solar Impulse, a huge aircraft similar to a glider, with a wingspan the size of the one of the Airbus A340 is the first solar plane who was able to complete a 26 hours and 9 minutes flight. The aircraft broke other records as well, being the solar plane who recorded the longest and ..."
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The Daily Toreador has an article mentioning: "... Updated: Thursday, July 22, 2010 Paul Hailes RAIDER RED APPLIES water to the solar panel of a solar race car Monday at the 2010 Hunt-Winston Solar Car Challenge. Water helps keep the panel cool and free of unwanted particles such as dirt. In an effort to increase awareness of alternative energies, ..."
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The Ledger has an article mentioning: "... It landed July 8 at 09.00 AM (GMT+2) for a flight time of 26 hours 9 minutes setting the longest and highest flight ever made by a solar plane. By ELIANE ENGELER The Associated Press Published: Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 6:16 p.m. > Last Modified: Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 6:16 p.m. PAYERNE, ..."
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Helium has an article mentioning: "... Berry Solar powered planes have been works in progress since the 1970's. Since then, several prototypes and experimental planes have successfully flown using solar power . NASA ..."
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FavStocks has an article mentioning: "... The Solar Impulse HB-SIA has 12,000 solar cells built into its 64.3-meters (193-foot) wings. The solar plane is powered by four electric motors designed to save energy from its solar cells in high-performance batteries. The achievement ? seven years in the ..."
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Gizmag has an article mentioning: "... It sounds improbable, but Solar Impulse has just proven that it can be done. Following on from its maiden flight in April, the solar plane flew through the night in the skies above Switzerland this week, passing another important milestone on a journey that has already lasted seven years ..."
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All India Today has an article mentioning: "... Now using all the natural energies many of the scientists have been succeeded in making the solar plane. It was made in focusing the potential of the renewable energies and clean technology also known as green technology in the terms of environment ..."
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Renewable Energy Focus has an article mentioning: "... Related Links SOLAR IMPULSE Elsevier Ltd is not responsible for the content of external websites. Related Stories Solar plane makes maiden flight > A solar powered airplane has taken its first major test flight from an airfield in western Switzerland. Japanese solar car wins ..."
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Technorati has an article mentioning: "... The team will now start to build a second solar plane that will be more efficient and have a larger cockpit to allow for longer flights. That plane should be ready for international flights by 2013, said ..."
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Telluride Watch has an article mentioning: "... blogs obituaries announcement about us contact us subscribe articles ads businesses events profiles a:link { color: #990000; } COMMUNITY BRIEFS Solar Car Club Seeks Sponsors for Upcoming Race Jul 08, 2010 | 406 views | 0 11 RIDGWAY â€" The only fully functioning solar racecar team in Colorado, now in ..."
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Inhabitat has an article mentioning: "... green, we?ll drive it ? that?s the motto of a new weekly video show for GigaOM TV and Earth2Tech called Green Overdrive, where Antro Unveils a Solar Car That Splits into Two Vehicles! Although it?s not particularly known for its autos, Hungary is taking a stab at the electric vehicle market with a ..."
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National has an article mentioning: "... 2010 12:08AM UAE / July 22. 2010 8:08PM GMT The solar-powered car was developed in Hebron at a cost of $4,000. Jamal Aruri for The National HEBRON // It looks like a cross between a jeep and a go-cart, with a ..."
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EE Herald has an article mentioning: "... of Technology in the Netherlands and the OSU Team of Osaka Sangyo University in Japan to support their participation in the Dream Cup Solar Car Race Suzuka 2010 to be held at the Suzuka International Racing Course in Suzuka City, western Japan, on July 31 and August 1. Panasonic's batteries ..."
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Dallas Observer has an article mentioning: "... Only It's High School Students in Handmade Solar-Powered Cars. By Robert Wilonsky Fri., Jul. 16 2010 @ 2:00PM Comments (1) Categories: Edumication News W.T. White Longhorn Solar Corps Quetzalcoatl, both the sun ..."
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Inhabitat has an article mentioning: "... We recently reported on the Solar Impulse flying the first 24-hour flight and proving that a sun-powered plane can fly at night, but the Zephyr has blown that record out of the water with its almost complete 2 week-long flight! The Zephyr has been floating ..."
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Inhabitat has an article mentioning: "... by Brit Liggett , 07/21/10 filed under: Green Transportation Solar Power This solar-powered bike isn?t bullet-proof, but its Batmobile-like design is certainly superhero worthy. It is a moped that has a movable shell casing ? inspired by the ..."
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Swissinfo has an article mentioning: "... It so happened that the Green Aviation Show awarded its 2010 prize to Eric Raymond â€" who first crossed the United States in a solar-powered plane 20 years ago. >The difference was that Raymond made his flight in one-hour hops, Feldzer explained. Twice the size, ten times the problems “The ..."
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Rapid has an article mentioning: "... This comes after Bayer last week highlighted the role played by its materials in the development of Solar Impulse, a new prototype solar-powered aeroplane which has recently completed a maiden night flight. >Rapid Electronics is a leading UK supplier of energy saving products, electronic components and ..."
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Montreal Gazette has an article mentioning: "... Photograph by: Laurent Gillieron, AFP-Getty Images, Reuters PAYERNE, Switzerland - A solar-powered aircraft designed to fly round the clock without traditional aviation fuel or polluting emissions headed on Wednesday into its crucial first night flight. The ..."
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Rapid has an article mentioning: "... Find News July 21, 2010 A solar-powered aircraft has managed to smash a number of flight records. >QinetiQs Zephyr, which was launched by hand and is unmanned, flies on the power which comes from its ..."
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Amarillo.com has an article mentioning: "... Post a comment here Stephen Spillman / Amarillo Globe-News Kyle Gares, 5, gets hands-on experience behind the wheel of the parked solar car from Walnut, Calif., on Wednesday outside of the Don Harrington Discovery Center. Stephen Spillman / Amarillo Globe-News Garrison Magloughlin, 3, gets ..."
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The Standard has an article mentioning: "... Friday, July 09, 2010 An experimental solar-powered aircraft landed in western Switzerland after completing a historic flight lasting 26 hours. The Solar Impulse aircraft with pilot Andre Borschberg onboard made ..."
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EcoGeek has an article mentioning: "... Written by Megan Treacy on 16/07/10 >The IKAROS solar-powered spacecraft launched by the Japanese space agency JAXA is officially propelling through space using only solar energy. After a successful launch on May 21, the ..."
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Ecofriend has an article mentioning: "... Solar-powered Boats Race For Supremacy At The Frisian Solar Challenge - Ecofriend Please fill in your email address [Close] Send Tips Advertise Contact Architecture Art ..."
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Expatica Netherlands has an article mentioning: "... stages solar-powered boat race Dutch news | Expatica The Netherlands Sign in Register Wed, 21 July 2010 >Twitter >LinkedIn >Facebook >Flickr Jobs Housing Classifieds A-Z ..."
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Scotsman has an article mentioning: "... Previous « Previous Next » Next » View Gallery Published Date: 08 July 2010 By Frank Jordans and Vincent Fribault AN EXPERIMENTAL solar-powered plane flew over western Switzerland on a 24-hour test flight yesterday - a key step in a historic effort to circle the globe using only energy from the sun. ..."
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TheHotSpring.com has an article mentioning: "... 2007 September 2007 Similar Posts Solar Impulse: Close to 1st Night Flight of Solar-only Plane (video) Solar Impulse Unveils 1st 100% Solar-powered Airplane (discussion) Fuel Efficiency: Hybrid, Electric, Solar or ?Exotics? (discussion) Clean Fuel: Toyota to Add Solar Panels to Hybrid Vehicles Geothermal ..."
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The Economist has an article mentioning: "... Ole Geiser wrote: Jul 8th 2010 6:25 GMT What exactly is the point for this powered kite? Surely the effort put into a viable, affordable, solar powered car for the world would have made a lot more sense. Recommend (12) Permalink Report abuse justanonymous wrote: Jul 8th 2010 7:38 GMT What about the ..."
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Product Reviews has an article mentioning: "... By: Peter Chubb | July 8, 2010 Filed under: Alternative News Solar Impulse, the prototype solar plane, which we reported to you yesterday has had success on its first 24-hour test flight. The aircraft managed to say in the air for 26 hours â€" two ..."
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Salon has an article mentioning: "... 23 comments Print Permalink Short URL Share: Email Twitter Facebook Linked In Digg Reddit StumbleUpon ShareThis Thursday, Jul 8, 2010 14:36 ET Solar plane lands safely after completing 24-hour flight Goal of the Swiss-led experiment is to circle the globe using only the power of the sun By ELIANE ..."
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Entertainment and Showbiz! has an article mentioning: "... Engineering students from the West Bank town of Hebron has pieced together the first Palestinian solar-powered car. From a war-ravaged country and with almost zero resources, that must be a laudable effort by the group of students from Palestine Polytechnic ..."
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Sci-Tech Today has an article mentioning: "... By Eliane Engeler July 8, 2010 12:37PM A new era for solar-powered flight might be upon us. The Solar Impulse, a solar-powered plane, has successfully completed a day-and-night flight, proving that the aircraft can collect ..."
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CrunchGear has an article mentioning: "... Does this mean that your next flight to Grandma?s house for Thanksgiving will be on a solar-powered flight? Of course not, but it could serve as an example to the big manufacturers out there that, hey, maybe it?s worth putting together a solar-powered ..."
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National has an article mentioning: "... Dominique Favre / Reuters LONDON // A solar-powered plane has completed the first 24-hour flight using only the sun's energy, going through the night on power stored in batteries. The experimental Solar ..."
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Indian Express has an article mentioning: "... Post Comment Larger Smaller Agencies Tags : solar powered aircraft Andre Borschberg Bertrand Piccard Posted: Thu Jul 08 2010, 13:47 hrs Payerne (Switzerland): Solar Impulse's CEO and pilot Andre Borschberg fly in the ..."
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Sydney Morning Herald has an article mentioning: "... Solar Impulse takes off from Payerne airport in Switzerland. PAYERNE: An experimental solar-powered aircraft took off from a Swiss airport yesterday in an attempt to make history by flying round the clock - including through the night. Solar Impulse whirred ..."
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Salon has an article mentioning: "... 23 comments Print Permalink Short URL Share: Email Twitter Facebook Linked In Digg Reddit StumbleUpon ShareThis Thursday, Jul 8, 2010 14:36 ET Solar plane lands safely after completing 24-hour flight Goal of the Swiss-led experiment is to circle the globe using only the power of the sun By ELIANE ..."
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Independent has an article mentioning: "... count++; if (count>5) $("div.box").removeAttr("style"); }); }); Members of the public are able to adopt cells on manned solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse ahead of its round-the-world flight in 2011, and in Arizona an unmanned solar-powered plane is close to completing a 14-day nonstop ..."
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Salon has an article mentioning: "... 23 comments Print Permalink Short URL Share: Email Twitter Facebook Linked In Digg Reddit StumbleUpon ShareThis Thursday, Jul 8, 2010 14:36 ET Solar plane lands safely after completing 24-hour flight Goal of the Swiss-led experiment is to circle the globe using only the power of the sun By ELIANE ..."
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Manila Bulletin has an article mentioning: "... And how long can solar powered energy, collected during the day, actually last? Thanks to an experimental solar flight, tested in Switzerland, we now know for the first time that aircraft can stay aloft indefinitely by charging batteries during the day and using the ..."
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Fort Worth Star Telegram has an article mentioning: "... finish," said Peter, 15, one of seven Byron Nelson High School students who arrived at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday for the Hunt-Winston Solar Car Challenge. >The July 18-25 race led 22 teams nationwide to build their own solar-powered vehicle and test its mettle in a race from the Fort Worth ..."
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Khaleej Times has an article mentioning: "... IANS) 8 July 2010, An experimental solar powered aircraft landed in Switzerland on Thursday at 9.01 am (0701 GMT), after completing a historic flight lasting some 26 hours. The plane, named Solar Impulse, ..."
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Helium has an article mentioning: "... of technology, the Solar Impulse plane completed an all-night flight as the aircraft paves the way for the first around the world solar powered flight. Still in its infancy, solar powered transportation represents one of the most revolutionary concepts in the world today. As demonstrated by the Solar ..."
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Domestic Fuel has an article mentioning: "... Comment on this post Posted by Joanna Schroeder &ndash July 8th, 2010 The world?s longest solar flight landed safely today. The solar plane, HB-SIA, dubbed Solar Impulse completed a 26-hour test flight above Switzerland this morning and now holds the ..."
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Discover Magazine has an article mentioning: "... Earlier this month, we described the successful flight of Solar Impulse , a manned solar plane that flew for over 26 hours before a safe landing in Switzerland. Now comes news of another feat of solar-powered derring-do. Currently circling above ..."
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TFTS has an article mentioning: "... Via | Post filed under Green Technology Transportation Tech Solar Impulse?s Maiden Flight Successful [Solar Powered Plane Completes First Journey 26 Hours After Starting] PlanetSolar Is World?s Largest Solar-Powered Boat [Sleek Catamaran Unveiled in Germany, Is Powered by ..."
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Flightglobal has an article mentioning: "... By Gayle Putrich Some would say it takes a brave man to fly a solar aircraft on an overnight flight. For engineer, chief engineer and Solar Impulse pilot André Borschberg, it was the highlight of a career - and the culmination ..."
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Seattle Post Intelligencer has an article mentioning: "... An experimental solar-powered aircraft completed its first 24-hour test flight last week, utilizing nothing but the sun's rays to keep it running. The plane landed in Switzerland 9 AM local ..."
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EV World has an article mentioning: "... CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE. 20 Jul 2010 HEADLINE >Palestine Polytechnic University solar car ..."
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NEWS.com.au has an article mentioning: "... Impulse takes off with pilot Andre Borschberg onboard from Payerne's Swiss airbase / AFP Source: AFP < Prev of 2 Next > First day and night solar flight underway VIDEO: First day and night solar flight underway The first manned day and night flight by a plane powered exclusively by solar energy begins ..."
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Salon has an article mentioning: "... 23 comments Print Permalink Short URL Share: Email Twitter Facebook Linked In Digg Reddit StumbleUpon ShareThis Thursday, Jul 8, 2010 14:36 ET Solar plane lands safely after completing 24-hour flight Goal of the Swiss-led experiment is to circle the globe using only the power of the sun By ELIANE ..."
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AFP has an article mentioning: "... By Peter Capella (AFP) &ndash Jul 6, 2010 PAYERNE, Switzerland — An experimental solar-powered aircraft took the pioneering step Wednesday of flying into the night, pressing on with an historic round-the-clock flight fuelled only by the sun's energy. ..."
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CalFinder has an article mentioning: "... While the Solar Impulse jumps hurdles and breaks records for manned solar-powered flight, a different plane altogether is setting similar marks for unmanned flight. The Zephyr is in the midst of attempting a 14-day continuous high-altitude ..."
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AFP has an article mentioning: "... By Peter Capella (AFP) &ndash Jul 6, 2010 PAYERNE, Switzerland — Andre Borschberg, the pilot of an experimental solar-powered aircraft making a historic bid to fly around the clock, will be counting partly on a high-tech garment -- his jacket -- to keep him awake through the night. ..."
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Swissinfo has an article mentioning: "... Swiss-built solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse has taken off on a night flight that could make aviation history. The plane took off shortly before 7am on Wednesday from Payerne ..."
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AFP has an article mentioning: "... By Peter Capella (AFP) &ndash Jul 6, 2010 PAYERNE, Switzerland — An experimental solar-powered aircraft took off from a Swiss airbase here shortly after daybreak on Wednesday in a historic bid to fly around the clock and prove the value of solar energy. ..."
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The Press Association has an article mentioning: "... UKPA) &ndash 3 days ago A British-designed, solar-powered aircraft has broken the endurance record for an unmanned air system. The Zephyr, currently flying over Arizona in the US, has passed the seven-day mark and is ..."
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Tainted Green has an article mentioning: "... energy and more specifically, what does it mean for solar-powered motors? The Solar Impulse, sponsored by Germany's Deutsche Bank AG, is a solar-powered plane engineered to be both lightweight and aerodynamic. Its 12,000 solar cells are specially placed and designed to generate enough energy to power the ..."
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OCRegister has an article mentioning: "... A prototype solar-powered plane that completed a 24-hour flight in Switzerland on Thursday took in the sun's rays through 12,000 solar cells. Because of an editing error, the ..."
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Coolest Gadgets has an article mentioning: "... by Mark R - on July 19th, 2010 >In case you thought that the solar-powered plane Solar Impulse with its record 26 hour flight was impressive, you might want to check out the QinetiQ Zephyr solar powered unmanned aircraft. Two years ..."
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LubbockOnline.com has an article mentioning: "... Mcallister/Lubbock Aval Michael Wilting of Lubbock, left, talks with students from Mississippi's Choctaw Central High School about their solar powered car, Monday afternoon at Texas Tech. Over a dozen solar powered cars from high schools across the country displayed their automobiles and answered ..."
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Suite101.com has an article mentioning: "... a completely solar-powered aircraft, attempts to make aviation history with an overnight flight. A. Borschberg pilots the solar aircraft. Solar Impulse, an experimental solar-powered ..."
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Everything PR has an article mentioning: "... bull Andre Borchberg &bull Bertrand Piccard &bull environmental flight &bull green technology &bull Kitty Hawk &bull manned flight &bull solar flight &bull Solar Impulse &bull solar technology &bull Wright brothers 2010 July, 7th Phil Butler Solar Impulse, a solar powered aircraft with the ambition ..."
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Siliconrepublic.com has an article mentioning: "... Gáis, plus Wavebob Energy efficiency tax-back benefits Investing in energy-efficient equipment can reap cash-flow dividends World's first solar-powered plane lands Solar Impulse makes it through the night, landing safely at 9am Seeing sustainability as a business strategy Sustainability is not just about ..."
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CTV.ca has an article mentioning: "... Viewer CTV News Video photoVal = "http://images.ctvdigital.com/images/pub2upload/30/2010_7_7/470_ap_solar_flight_100707.jpg"; CTV National News: Rob Brown on the flight It may be the dawn of a new era in solar-powered travel as a former fighter pilot tests the ..."
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GetSolar.com has an article mentioning: "... Posted by GetSolar Staff in Wednesday, July 7th 2010 under: International Solar Solar Technology Tags: Solar Airplane Solar Impulse Solar Interest Stories Just before 7 a.m. local time on Wednesday, a lone pilot by the name of Andre Borschberg took off from Payerne, ..."
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AFP has an article mentioning: "... By Peter Capella (AFP) &ndash Jul 7, 2010 PAYERNE, Switzerland — A solar powered aircraft made history Thursday after flying around the clock on the sun's energy alone, bringing the dream of perpetual flight a step closer. After 26 hours in ..."
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The Age has an article mentioning: "... July 8, 2010 A solar powered aircraft was flying in circles high over Switzerland at first light on Thursday, well on its way to completing a historic round the clock flight, the crew ..."
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TechNewsWorld has an article mentioning: "... By Katherine Noyes >TechNewsWorld 07/07/10 12:00 PM PT On Wednesday morning, Andre Borscherg strapped himself into the cockpit of a solar-powered airplane and set off on a 24-hour-long test flight. When light turns to darkness, the plane's engines will run on battery power saved up during the day. ..."
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EcoGeek has an article mentioning: "... Written by Megan Treacy on 19/07/10 >We've been keeping you up to date on the Solar Impulse, a manned solar-powered plane that just completed its first 24-hour flight . It was a great milestone for solar-powered air travel, but an unmanned solar-powered plane is ..."
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KCBD-TV has an article mentioning: "... 0:31 Get More on KCBD.com Hunt-Winston School Solar Car Challenge web site LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - High school students competing in a solar powered car competition will take a stop in Lubbock Monday. The Hunt ..."
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Swissinfo has an article mentioning: "... color: #ccc; } /*this is for the carousel*/ .active { color: #d01d40; } Solar Impulse completes its night flight, becoming the first solar-powered aircraft to do so. - swissinfo Monday 19.07.2010 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português Search Advanced search Home Politics News Internal ..."
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