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Renewable energiesInto the stratosphere with the solar airplane

The SolarStratos mission aims to fly a solar airplane into the stratosphere. Weighing 450 kilograms, it will be the first solar-powered aircraft capable of reaching this altitude. The solar systems required for this were developed by the CSEM research team.

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Because the aircraft does not have a pressurized cabin, Raphaël Domjan has to wear an astronaut suit during the flight, which is powered solely by solar energy.
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Because the aircraft does not have a pressurized cabin, Raphaël Domjan has to wear an astronaut suit during the flight, which is powered solely by solar energy.

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