Swiss Pilot Nears Solar Plane Altitude Record

Name: Swiss Pilot Nears Solar Plane Altitude Record
Uploaded: 2025-08-11 14:15:14
Duration: 87 s
Description: Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan nears a new solar plane altitude record, targeting 10,000 metres and showcasing solar aviation’s potential.

Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan pushed the limits of solar-powered flight by reaching 8,224 metres in his SolarStratos plane. He aims to surpass the 10,000-metre altitude barrier, matching commercial airliners and breaking the current record of 9,235 metres set in 2010. Domjan’s eco-explorer spirit highlights the potential of solar energy in aviation, with plans for further flights as he charges his plane’s batteries under the sun.

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