Solar plane lands after 26 hours

Published: 10 July 2010 y., Saturday
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The solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse landed successfully after demonstrating its capability to fly through a full day-and-night cycle, powered and charged only the the sun.

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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