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Pilot Claims Altitude Record for Electric Solar Plane
Swiss aviator Raphaël Domjan, founder of the SolarStratos project, reaches an altitude of 9,521 meters or over 31,200 feet.
Pilot breaks altitude record for solar-powered plane, crossing paths with commercial airliner, his team says
The achievement is "one of those unforgettable peaks that define great human and technological adventures," the SolarStratos mission said in a statement.
Solar-powered plane shatters 15-year altitude record with 31,237-foot flight
SolarStratos calls the plane “daring and finely engineered.” It can take off at 31 mph (50 kph). Its maximum speed is 87 mph (140 kph). Cruising speed is around 50 mph (80 kph). The pilot has a history with solar-powered vehicles. In 2012, he became the first to sail worldwide in a fully solar-powered boat. The journey started in Miami in 2010.
Swiss pilot breaks solar-powered plane altitude record
GENEVA - Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan has beaten the altitude record for a solar-powered electric plane in a flight that took him soaring to 9,521 metres, his team announced on Wednesday.
Soaring To New Heights, Swiss Pilot Surpasses Solar-Powered Plane Altitude Record
Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan beat the altitude record for a solar-powered electric plane in a flight that took him soaring to 9,521 metres, his team announced Wednesday.
Pioneer spirit drives Swiss solar-powered plane altitude attempt
Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan on Friday made his first attempt of the year at setting a new aviation record: reaching an altitude of 10,000 meters in a solar-powered airplane.
Swiss Solar Plane Claims Altitude Record
SolarStratos, a Swiss solar-powered aircraft, has completed the highest-ever solar-electric flight, its team claims. Pilot Raphaël Domjan reached an
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SolarStratos reaches 8,224 m height

Swiss pilot Raphaël Domjan flew the SolarStratos solar-powered aircraft to 8,224 meters on Aug. 10, setting a personal record but falling short of the 9,235-meter world mark held by Solar Impulse.
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SolarStratos completes its highest solar flight

The SolarStratos plane didn't reach its goal of 10,000 metres but still exceeded its highest solar flight ever.
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SolarStratos plane flies for the first time – but not quite to the ...

SolarStratos is equipped with 22 sq m (237 sq ft) of solar panels. These charge a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which powers a 32-kW electric motor that in turn drives a 2.2-m (7.2-ft) propeller.
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This Solar Powered Aircraft Could Take You to the Stars - Digital Trends

The SolarStratos team expects the commercial, two-seater plane to hit the skies in 2018 without the use of “large quantities of energy or helium” it’d usually take to reach space.
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Swiss pilot surpasses solar-powered plane altitude record

SolarStratos is 9.6 metres long, and its huge wingspan of 24.8 metres accommodates the 22 square metres of high-spec solar panels topping the wings, and allows for flying at low speeds.

Raphael Domjan Nears Solar Flight World Record with 8,224-Metre SolarStratos Journey

Swiss aviator Raphael Domjan came close to breaking the world record for solar-powered flight, reaching an altitude of 8,224 meters.