Solar Impulse Makes First Flight Powered Entirely by Solar Power (may 28, 2010 – may 28, 2010)
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The first Solar Impulse aircraft, HB-SIA, the first solar-powered aircraft with the ability to fly both day and night due to batteries charged by solar power that provide it with power during darkness, makes its first flight powered entirely by solar energy, charging its batteries in flight. The flight takes place at Payerne Airport outside Payerne, Switzerland.
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