Skydweller, crazy solar plane: a whole year in flight without landing
As a “pseudo-satellite”, this solar plane that stays in the sky forever before landing could be the future of military drones.
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Falcon Solar, a solar plane that emulates birds of prey
Interesting Raptor-Inspired Solar Airplane Concept: Could It Be an Effective Form Factor for Future Sustainable Aircraft?
The solar-powered plane: the future of transportation?
The first solar-powered plane made its first flight and landed without any problems. At 8am yesterday, April 45, Italian time, San Francisco airport welcomed solar pioneer Bertrand Piccard, who flew aboard Solar Impulse, the first solar-powered plane, crossing the Pacific Ocean in three days. With the first solar journey, we want to give an impetus to the global community to accelerate the transition to solar energy. Solar Impulse left Abu Dhabi… Read more
Zephyr, a solar glider will revolutionize environmental monitoring and connectivity
A solar glider could become the planet's new "sentinel", monitoring natural disasters and improving connectivity.
China wants to build a huge orbital solar power plant in space
Unlocked only last June, the expected Chinese tests for the technology that will lead to the creation of a space solar power plant by 2030 will start by the end of the year.
SolarStratos, fly into space only with solar energy
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Sunglider, unmanned solar aircraft to revolutionize telecommunications
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Scientists press: spray the skies to save the planet. What does it remind you of?
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Beta Technologies and its incredible electric airplane
The aerospace startup founded by a Harvard engineer wants to get its electric airplane certified before 2024.
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Inversion Space: storing (and delivering) containers by sending them into orbit
A startup develops a system of orbital mini containers to deposit goods off the planet for up to 5 years, and deliver them quickly.
The next technological leaps forward by 2030
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The biggest space missions of 2021 (and their chances of success)
Several space missions in 2020 suffered delays. In 2021 the calendar is full of events: someone will go swimmingly, someone else who knows. Here they are.
Aptera, off the orders of the 1600 km electric vehicle
Aptera, a surprising prototype with incredible performance, is ready to accept the first orders for the final production version.
3D screens, flat seats and other high-tech wonders in your car of the future
Technology will massively change the interior of cars in the near future: that's why we'll see some beautiful ones within 3 years.
50 social impact innovations that will save the world
In the world, the ants that we are never stop. Here is a small atlas of innovations that together will make the shape of the future.
5 apocalyptic scenarios that governments train to face
There are some events that could change the face of the planet: here are some apocalyptic scenarios for which governments prepare emergency plans.
Solar Impulse arrives in Egypt
We have already told you in the past about Solar Impulse, the first solar-powered aircraft. The plane is currently traveling on its penultimate leg, from Seville in Egypt, towards Cairo. The Solar Impulse solar-powered aircraft took off two days ago from Seville, in southern Spain, towards Cairo. The plane is piloted by the Swiss André Borschberg, at the control for the last time in this adventure. For approximately 50 hours the plane will fly over the Mediterranean and pass through the skies of Algeria, Tunisia, ... Read more
