The new experimental solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, with a wingspan of 72 metres (236 ft), takes off during its first flight in Payerne
The new experimental solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, with a wingspan of 72 metres (236 ft), takes off during its first flight in Payerne June 2, 2014. REUTERS/Fabrice Coffrini/Pool (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)
People work on the new experimental solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, with a wingspan of 72 metres (236 ft), in Payerne
People work on the new experimental solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, with a wingspan of 72 metres (236 ft), in Payerne June 2, 2014. REUTERS/Fabrice Coffrini/Pool (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)
The new experimental solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, with a wingspan of 72 metres (236 feet), takes off during its first flight in Payerne
The new experimental solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, with a wingspan of 72 metres (236 ft), takes off during its first flight in Payerne June 2, 2014. REUTERS/Fabrice Coffrini/Pool (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)
German test pilot Markus Scherdel prepares for take-off in the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft on its maiden flight at its base in Payerne
German test pilot Markus Scherdel prepares for take-off in the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft on its maiden flight at its base in Payerne June 2, 2014. The aircraft, which was unveiled on April 9, has a wingspan of 72 metres (236 ft), and weighs 2.4 tons, bearing in total more than 17,000 solar cells. The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)
German test pilot Markus Scherdel takes off in the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft for its maiden flight at its base in Payerne
German test pilot Markus Scherdel takes off in the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft for its maiden flight at its base in Payerne June 2, 2014. The aircraft, which was unveiled on April 9, has a wingspan of 72 metres (236 ft), and weighs 2.4 tons, bearing in total more than 17,000 solar cells. The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)
German test pilot Markus Scherdel steers the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft during its maiden flight at its base in Payerne
German test pilot Markus Scherdel steers the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft during its maiden flight at its base in Payerne June 2, 2014. The aircraft, which was unveiled on April 9, has a wingspan of 72 metres (236 ft), and weighs 2.4 tons, bearing in total more than 17,000 solar cells. The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)
German test pilot Markus Scherdel steers the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft during its maiden flight at its base in Payerne
German test pilot Markus Scherdel steers the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft during its maiden flight at its base in Payerne June 2, 2014. The aircraft, which was unveiled on April 9, has a wingspan of 72 metres (236 ft), and weighs 2.4 tons, bearing in total more than 17,000 solar cells. The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
German test pilot Markus Scherdel steers the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft during its maiden flight at its base in Payerne
German test pilot Markus Scherdel steers the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft during its maiden flight at its base in Payerne June 2, 2014. The aircraft, which was unveiled on April 9, has a wingspan of 72 metres (236 ft), and weighs 2.4 tons, bearing in total more than 17,000 solar cells. The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)
German test pilot Markus Scherdel steers the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft during its maiden flight at its base in Payerne
German test pilot Markus Scherdel steers the solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft during its maiden flight at its base in Payerne June 2, 2014. The aircraft, which was unveiled on April 9, has a wingspan of 72 metres (236 ft), and weighs 2.4 tons, bearing in total more than 17,000 solar cells. The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)
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