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Mon, 2 Jun 2014 09:19 AM

The solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 experimental aircraft takes off during its maiden flight at its base in Payerne June 2, 2014. The aircraft, which was unveiled April 9, weighs 2.4 tons with a wingspan of 72 meters (236 ft.) and more than 17,000 solar cells. The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015, according to the project. REUTERS/Laurent Gillieron/Pool (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)

Mon, 2 Jun 2014 09:16 AM

The solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 experimental aircraft takes off during its maiden flight at its base in Payerne June 2, 2014. The aircraft, which was unveiled April 9, weighs 2.4 tons with a wingspan of 72 meters (236 ft.) and more than 17,000 solar cells. The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015, according to the project. REUTERS/Laurent Gillieron/Pool (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)

Mon, 2 Jun 2014 09:14 AM

The solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 experimental aircraft takes off during its maiden flight at its base in Payerne June 2, 2014. The aircraft, which was unveiled April 9, weighs 2.4 tons with a wingspan of 72 meters (236 ft.) and more than 17,000 solar cells. The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015, according to the project. REUTERS/Laurent Gillieron/Pool (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)

Mon, 2 Jun 2014 08:47 AM

The solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 experimental aircraft takes off during its maiden flight at its base in Payerne June 2, 2014. The aircraft, which was unveiled April 9, weighs 2.4 tons with a wingspan of 72 meters (236 ft.) and more than 17,000 solar cells. The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015, according to the project. REUTERS/Laurent Gillieron/Pool (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)

Mon, 2 Jun 2014 08:00 AM

German test pilot Markus Scherdel steers the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 experimental aircraft for its maiden flight at its base in Payerne June 2, 2014. The aircraft, which was unveiled April 9, weighs 2.4 tons with a wingspan of 72 meters (236 ft.) and more than 17,000 solar cells. The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015, according to the project. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)

Mon, 2 Jun 2014 07:54 AM

A spotter takes a picture of the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 experimental aircraft (not pictured) flown by German test pilot Markus Scherdel, as the sun rises during its maiden flight in Payerne, June 2, 2014. The aircraft, which was unveiled April 9, weighs 2.4 tons with a wingspan of 72 meters (236 ft.) and more than 17,000 solar cells. The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015, according to the project. REUTERS/Laurent Gillieron/Pool (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT)

Mon, 2 Jun 2014 07:49 AM

The solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 experimental aircraft flown by German test pilot Markus Scherdel, lands during its maiden flight in Payerne June 2, 2014. The aircraft, which was unveiled April 9, weighs 2.4 tons with a wingspan of 72 meters (236 ft.) and more than 17,000 solar cells. The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015, according to the project. REUTERS/Laurent Gillieron/Pool (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT)

Mon, 2 Jun 2014 07:48 AM

The solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 experimental aircraft flown by German test pilot Markus Scherdel, lands during its maiden flight in Payerne June 2, 2014. The aircraft, which was unveiled April 9, weighs 2.4 tons with a wingspan of 72 meters (236 ft.) and more than 17,000 solar cells. The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015, according to the project. REUTERS/Laurent Gillieron/Pool (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT)

Mon, 2 Jun 2014 07:46 AM

German test pilot Markus Scherdel steers the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft for its maiden flight at its base in Payerne June 2, 2014. The aircraft, which was unveiled April 9, weighs 2.4 tons with a wingspan of 72 meters (236 ft.) and more than 17,000 solar cells. The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015, according to the project. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)