August 13, 2025|
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|4 months agoSwiss Solar Plane Sets New Altitude Record at 9,521 Meters
SolarStratos aircraft achieves highest solar-electric flight record above Switzerland, surpassing previous Solar Impulse milestone.
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- SolarStratos aircraft achieved a new altitude record of 9,521 meters
- The flight lasted 5 hours and 9 minutes from Sion airport
- Previous record was held by Solar Impulse at 9,235 meters
- The SolarStratos project was launched in 2015
By The Numbers
9,521
meters altitude achieved
5:09
hours:minutes flight duration
They Said
"This achievement marks a major milestone on the path toward reaching the stratosphere using only solar power"
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Record-Breaking Achievement
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Flight Details and Technical Specifications
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Historical Context and Project Background
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