Solar-powered plane sets off to fly around the world

Monday, March 9, 2015 - 12:50 in Physics & Chemistry

Two pilots are attempting a round-the-world flight in a Swiss-made plane with more than 17,000 solar cells built into the wing which transfers solar energy to motors to power the plane's propellers. Tina Kraus reports.

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