Fly-by-the-sun: "The adventure has started"
Solar Impulse 2 plane takes off from Abu Dhabi, where it hopes to return after circling the globe on the power of the sun alone
www.cbsnews.comI don’t have real-time access to current news right now, but I can share what’s widely known about Solar Impulse 2 and how to find the latest updates.
Core answer
- Solar Impulse 2 is a solar-powered aircraft famous for completing a historic around-the-world journey in 2015–2016. For the very latest status, you’ll want to check recent aviation or science news outlets or the project’s official channels.
Where to look for the latest
- Official Solar Impulse channels: the project’s website and social media often post mission status, upcoming legs, and technical updates.
- Major news outlets with aerospace sections: Reuters, Bloomberg, CNBC, BBC, The Guardian, and aviation-focused outlets regularly cover Solar Impulse-related news when there are new flights, demonstrations, or exhibitions.
- Aviation and technology newsletters or portals: outlets like FlightGlobal, Aviation Week, and IEEE Spectrum sometimes publish in-depth updates on sustained solar flight initiatives.
What to expect in coverage
- Updates about new flights, demonstrations, or exhibitions featuring Solar Impulse 2.
- Technical reports on solar cell efficiency, battery management, or airworthiness considerations.
- Context on solar-powered flight as a broader research area, including comparisons to other energy-storage or endurance aviation projects.
If you’d like, I can look up current articles for you and summarize the latest developments with citations.