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Strongest Solar Flare of 2025 Sends High-Energy Radiation Rushing Toward Earth
A powerful X5.1 solar flare on November 11, 2025, sent high-speed protons toward Earth, producing the strongest radiation spike detected in nearly two decades. The event caused a rare ground-level enhancement, briefly raising radiation at flight altitude to ten times normal. While not dangerous this time, scientists warn larger flares could threate...
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Flying To Cambodia Just Got Better. What Indians Should Know About The New Techo International Airport
Cambodia's new international airport signals the country's intent to welcome international visitors with the same ease and efficiency as other major Southeast Asian destinations.
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Raphael Domjan Nears Solar Flight World Record with 8,224-Metre SolarStratos Journey
Raphael Domjan, a Swiss eco-explorer, achieved an 8,224-meter altitude in his SolarStratos aircraft, edging closer to breaking the solar-powered flight record. The attempt, departing from Sion Airport, showcased the potential of renewable energy in aviation.
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Solar Sail Spacecraft Could Boost Space Weather Warnings by Nearly 60 Minutes
A solar sail spacecraft could extend space weather warnings from 40 to 60 minutes, offering vital lead time before solar storms strike. Part of the SWIFT mission, this satellite will orbit farther than any current monitor, using sunlight for propulsion. The system aims to better protect satellites, astronauts, and power grids from geomagnetic disru...
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Sailing Among the Stars: How Photons Could Revolutionise Space Flight
A few days from now, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will lift off from Florida, carrying a satellite the size of a loaf of bread with nothing to power it but a huge polyester "solar sail."
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Solar Powered Airplane's Flight To New York City Postponed
The latest leg of a solar-powered airplane's around-the-world journey has been postponed due to weather conditions.
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Solar Impulse 2 Lands In Pennsylvania On Record-Breaking Flight
The sun-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft landed in the US state of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, completing the latest leg of a record-breaking flight around the world to promote renewable energy by consuming no fuel.
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Solar-Powered Plane To Soar Again On Round-The-World Flight
Solar Impulse 2, an experimental aircraft flying around the world to draw attention to clean energy technologies, is to take flight again on Monday, organizers said.
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Solar-Powered Plane Grounded 9 Months in Hawaii by Battery Damage
A solar-powered plane halfway through an attempt to circle the globe will be grounded in Hawaii for at least nine months because of battery damage sustained during its record 118-hour flight to Oahu from Japan, the project team said on Wednesday.
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Solar Impulse Takes Off on Delayed Pacific Flight
The revolutionary Solar Impulse 2 aircraft took off early Monday for a flight over the Pacific Ocean, a spokeswoman said, the most ambitious leg of its quest to circumnavigate the globe powered only by the sun.
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Solar Impulse Pilot Pledges to Continue Flight After Japan Stop
The pilot of record-breaking Solar Impulse 2 today pledged to continue his adventure after the high-tech aircraft made an unexpected stop in Japan to avoid bad weather.
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Solar Impulse Takes Off For 6-Day, 6-Night Pacific Flight
The revolutionary Solar Impulse 2 aircraft took off early today for a six-day flight over the Pacific Ocean, the most ambitious leg of its quest to circumnavigate the globe powered only by the sun.
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Toughest Leg of Solar Impulse's Global Journey Delayed
The most challenging leg of Solar Impulse 2's landmark flight around the world powered only by the sun was delayed on Tuesday due to concerns about the weather, organisers said.
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Solar Impulse 2 Lands in China After 22-Hour Flight From Myanmar
Solar Impulse 2 landed early Tuesday in China, the world's biggest carbon emitter, as it completed the fifth leg of its landmark circumnavigation of the globe powered solely by the sun.
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Solar Impulse 2 Departs Myanmar for China
Solar Impulse 2 took off from Myanmar's second biggest city of Mandalay early Monday and headed for China's Chongqing, the fifth flight of a landmark journey to circumnavigate the globe powered solely by the sun.
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Strongest Solar Flare of 2025 Sends High-Energy Radiation Rushing Toward Earth
A powerful X5.1 solar flare on November 11, 2025, sent high-speed protons toward Earth, producing the strongest radiation spike detected in nearly two decades. The event caused a rare ground-level enhancement, briefly raising radiation at flight altitude to ten times normal. While not dangerous this time, scientists warn larger flares could threate...
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Flying To Cambodia Just Got Better. What Indians Should Know About The New Techo International Airport
Cambodia's new international airport signals the country's intent to welcome international visitors with the same ease and efficiency as other major Southeast Asian destinations.
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Raphael Domjan Nears Solar Flight World Record with 8,224-Metre SolarStratos Journey
Raphael Domjan, a Swiss eco-explorer, achieved an 8,224-meter altitude in his SolarStratos aircraft, edging closer to breaking the solar-powered flight record. The attempt, departing from Sion Airport, showcased the potential of renewable energy in aviation.
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Solar Sail Spacecraft Could Boost Space Weather Warnings by Nearly 60 Minutes
A solar sail spacecraft could extend space weather warnings from 40 to 60 minutes, offering vital lead time before solar storms strike. Part of the SWIFT mission, this satellite will orbit farther than any current monitor, using sunlight for propulsion. The system aims to better protect satellites, astronauts, and power grids from geomagnetic disru...
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Sailing Among the Stars: How Photons Could Revolutionise Space Flight
A few days from now, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will lift off from Florida, carrying a satellite the size of a loaf of bread with nothing to power it but a huge polyester "solar sail."
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Solar Powered Airplane's Flight To New York City Postponed
The latest leg of a solar-powered airplane's around-the-world journey has been postponed due to weather conditions.
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Solar Impulse 2 Lands In Pennsylvania On Record-Breaking Flight
The sun-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft landed in the US state of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, completing the latest leg of a record-breaking flight around the world to promote renewable energy by consuming no fuel.
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Solar-Powered Plane To Soar Again On Round-The-World Flight
Solar Impulse 2, an experimental aircraft flying around the world to draw attention to clean energy technologies, is to take flight again on Monday, organizers said.
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Solar-Powered Plane Grounded 9 Months in Hawaii by Battery Damage
A solar-powered plane halfway through an attempt to circle the globe will be grounded in Hawaii for at least nine months because of battery damage sustained during its record 118-hour flight to Oahu from Japan, the project team said on Wednesday.
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Solar Impulse Takes Off on Delayed Pacific Flight
The revolutionary Solar Impulse 2 aircraft took off early Monday for a flight over the Pacific Ocean, a spokeswoman said, the most ambitious leg of its quest to circumnavigate the globe powered only by the sun.
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Solar Impulse Pilot Pledges to Continue Flight After Japan Stop
The pilot of record-breaking Solar Impulse 2 today pledged to continue his adventure after the high-tech aircraft made an unexpected stop in Japan to avoid bad weather.
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Solar Impulse Takes Off For 6-Day, 6-Night Pacific Flight
The revolutionary Solar Impulse 2 aircraft took off early today for a six-day flight over the Pacific Ocean, the most ambitious leg of its quest to circumnavigate the globe powered only by the sun.
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Toughest Leg of Solar Impulse's Global Journey Delayed
The most challenging leg of Solar Impulse 2's landmark flight around the world powered only by the sun was delayed on Tuesday due to concerns about the weather, organisers said.
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Solar Impulse 2 Lands in China After 22-Hour Flight From Myanmar
Solar Impulse 2 landed early Tuesday in China, the world's biggest carbon emitter, as it completed the fifth leg of its landmark circumnavigation of the globe powered solely by the sun.
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Solar Impulse 2 Departs Myanmar for China
Solar Impulse 2 took off from Myanmar's second biggest city of Mandalay early Monday and headed for China's Chongqing, the fifth flight of a landmark journey to circumnavigate the globe powered solely by the sun.
