Solar plane completes epic trip
By Agencies in Abu Dhabi | China Daily | Updated: 2016-07-27 07:30
Journey starts on March 9, 2015, finishes with about 40,000 kilometers and nearly hours of flying time
A solar-powered aircraft successfully completed the first fuel-free flight around the world on Tuesday, returning to Abu Dhabi after an epic 16-month voyage that demonstrated the potential of renewable energy.
The plane, Solar Impulse 2, touched down in the United Arab Emirates capital at 4:05 am on Tuesday.
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