GENEVA - An experimental solar-powered plane whose Swiss makers hope someday to fly around the globe soared into uncharted territory Wednesday - the cold, dark night. The team of adventurers and engineers behind the Solar Impulse project are already celebrating an aviation milestone for the longest solar flight after keeping the single-seat prototype aloft for almost 15 hours. But with the goal of 24 hours of nonstop flight, the team set its sights on keeping the sleek aircraft with a 207-foot...
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