Solar Impulse’s first international flight is underway (live)

We’ve been following Captain Piccard’s Solar Impulse solar-powered airplane for many years now. Today, today in truth, the pioneering Swiss HB-SIA aircraft with 200-foot wingspan is trying its first international flight. The flight to Brussels began at 8:40am (0640GMT) and will conclude about 12 to 13 hours later when Andre Borshberg brings all 12,000 photovoltaic cells to the floor in a controlled (we are hoping) landing. If successful then we are able to expect the craft to tackle the Atlantic, Lindbergh style, in 2012 or 2013. Hit the source link below to trace Solar Impulse’s position in real-time and to witness a live video feed of this historic event.

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