The second all-solar-powered version from the Swiss company Solar Impulse, Si2, took off early Monday morning from Abu Dhabi on its historic flight around the world. The team hopes that the Si2 will be able to circumnavigate the globe using nothing but solar power.
Solar Impulse Takes Off on Round-the-World Trip
Key Takeaways:
- The Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), an all-solar-powered aircraft, has begun its historic attempt to circumnavigate the globe, starting from Abu Dhabi.
- Cofounders André Borschberg and Bertrand Piccard will alternate flying legs of the approximate 22,000-mile journey, expected to take about five months.
- A mission control center in Monaco provides crucial support, analyzing weather, planning routes, and managing technical and administrative issues.
- The mission includes 12 planned stops and aims to promote green technologies and educate about sustainability through the "FutureIsClean" initiative.
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