Solar-powered plane breaks world record for longest flight.

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September 09, 2007

Solar-powered plane breaks world record for longest flight.

The Zephyr, a lightweight, solar-powered plane, has broken the world record for the longest-duration unmanned flight. It flew for 54 hours, according to Qinetiq, a UK defense firm which built the plane.

Click here for a report from the BBC.

- David Adams

Posted by Times Editor at 10:51:19 PM on September 9, 2007
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