A high-tech plane has reached new heights in the world of solar energy, flying a record-setting 82 hours and 37 minutes on the power of the sun. The QinetiQ Zephyr aircraft more than doubled the world record for an unmanned, solar-powered flight in its jaunt within the West Coast, the company announced over the weekend. While the flight isn't likely to snag the official world record spot, it does mark a new milestone in solar energy research that could have long-lasting effects.
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Solar-Powered Plane Stays Airborne for Record 3 Days
A high-tech plane has reached new heights in the world of solar energy, flying a record-setting 82 hours and 37 minutes on the power of the sun. The QinetiQ Zephyr aircraft more than doubled the world record for an unmanned, solar-powered flight in its jaunt within the West Coast, the company announced over the weekend. While the flight isn't likely to snag the official world record spot, it does mark a new milestone in solar energy research that could have long-lasting effects.
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