The Airbus Perlan Mission 2, a project that aims to take a glider to the very edge of space next year to gain scientific insight into the Earth’s upper atmosphere and perhaps lay the groundwork for eventual flights on Mars, celebrated the opening of the new Dennis Tito Perlan 2 Hangar at Minden/Tahoe Municipal Airport in Nevada, marking the official start of the flight test program.
Perlan 2 Glider Preps for Flight Tests
Key Takeaways:
- The Airbus Perlan Mission 2 has officially launched its flight test program from a new hangar in Nevada, aiming to fly a glider to 90,000 feet for scientific research.
- The project seeks to gain insight into the Earth's upper atmosphere, climate change, and high-altitude flight, with potential applications for space exploration.
- Record-breaking flights are planned for 2016 in Argentina, where the engineless Perlan 2 glider will carry scientific instruments and fly higher than the SR-71 Blackbird.
- Supported by Airbus Group and other sponsors, the volunteer-run Perlan Project endeavors to push the boundaries of aviation and inspire a new generation of aerospace pioneers.
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