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Solar Craft Flies Through Two Nights

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the nasa-awash-with-envy dept.

An anonymous reader writes "A solar-powered, unmanned craft has flown for 54 hours — a record for both unmanned aerial vehicles and solar craft. None before has managed to store enough solar energy to fly through more than one night. There is also a video showing the 18m carbon fiber wing craft being launched."

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  1. What the...? by Pojut · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    engouh


    What the hell kind of spelling mistake is that? Come on editors, at least READ the summary...
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  2. "What good is it?" by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    It makes the Brits feel good. They're a simple people and easy to please.

  3. lol by thatskinnyguy · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I, for one, welcome our [can't think of a damn thing witty] overlords.

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  4. Ann Rice's vampires do this by peter303 · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    The more powerful vampires are able to follow the night and and be awake for the perpetual night.