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Solar power to the edge of space, Aerospace, January 2017, p6

In Switzerland, SolarStratos is planning to fly a manned solar-powered aircraft to 75 000 ft within 2 hours.   The 2-seater PC Aero aircraft would be fitted with a 72 kW motor powered by 22 square metres of solar cells mounted on the wings. 

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Journal title: Aerospace

Keywords: 4 Propulsion - 4.5 Solar propulsion

Subjects: Transport, Hydrogen

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