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Solar Impulse 2 crashes during autonomous test flight in the Gulf of Mexico
Solar Impulse 2, the solar aircraft that once circled the globe, was lost in the Gulf of Mexico after a power failure during an unmanned Skydweller Aero test, marking a setback for long-endurance solar aviation.
Key Takeaways
- Solar Impulse 2 crashed on May 4 during an unmanned Skydweller Aero test flight.
- Preliminary reporting says the aircraft lost power shortly after takeoff from Stennis International Airport.
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