A solar-powered plane achieves altitude record in a 5-hour flight

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SolarStratos achieved an altitude of 9,521 metres using a double electric motor aircraft, which took advantage of warm air thermals and a lithium-ion battery to fly over the Valais Alps. The aircraft had 22 square metres of solar cells, which helped recharge the batteries.

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