Solar Impulse

Second attempt under way: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-33244912
 
Solar Impulse breaks solo record (BBC News)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/11715092/Solar-Impulse-breaks-record-for-non-stop-solo-flight.html

http://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2015/07/02/solar-impulse-ii-flight-nears-destination-intv.cnn


ChuckAnderson said:
Hi Everyone!

I thought that some of you might find this website interesting.

It's about the Solar Impulse, (the solar-powered aircraft that will fly around the world.)

http://www.solarimpulse.com


Chuck
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http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-33383521
 
http://www.engadget.com/2015/07/11/solar-impulse-battery-delay/
 
Shame they burnt their batteries, but considering the difficulties of adequate passive thermal control, not much of a surprise. They could just go on the assumption that every hard flight will require battery replacement and simply buy more. Since they are waiting until 2016 anyways, next generation of batteries may become available as well.
 
With all the current chaos, I forgot to post some lighter news (pardon the pun):

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-36598140

Earlier story:

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36574164
 

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