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Solar-powered Plane Just Flew Across US Without a Drop of Fuel - Next, the World

Solar-powered Plane Just Flew Across US Without a Drop of Fuel - Next, the World
Solar Impulse has had a long journey since May 3, when the solar plane began its first flight across the U.S., flying day and night without a single drop of fuel. At 11:09 p.m. local time Saturday the plane reached the East Coast.

Solar Impulse has had a long journey since May 3, when the manned plane began its first flight across the U.S., flying day and night without a single drop of fuel.

At 11:09 p.m. local time Saturday, Solar Impulse safely touched down in New York City, bringing its journey to a close.

But the adventure, which started as an idea in Switzerland, continues to inspire the world. Next up, a circumnavigation of the globe.

(WATCH the highlights of the trip below, or READ the story from GigaOm)

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