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    Solar Impulse 2: A ‘clean’ journey round the Earth. Courtesy- Sun

    The Swiss-made Solar Impulse 2 on Tuesday touched down at Abu Dhabi airport, becoming the first such aircraft to circumnavigate the earth without any fuel usage. It was solely powered by solar energy. (AP)

    Updated on: Jul 26, 2016 9:49 AM IST
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    The Swiss-made Solar Impulse 2 on Tuesday touched down at Abu Dhabi airport, becoming the first such aircraft to circumnavigate the earth without any fuel usage. It was solely powered by solar energy. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 26, 2016 9:49 AM

    The Swiss-made Solar Impulse 2 on Tuesday touched down at Abu Dhabi airport, becoming the first such aircraft to circumnavigate the earth without any fuel usage. It was solely powered by solar energy. (AP)

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    The voyage began in March 2015 from Abu Dhabi and took stops across the globe as it flew over for 42,000km across four continents, two oceans and three seas. This picture shows Solar Impulse 2 approaching New York City for landing at Kennedy International Airport with Andre Borshberg at the control. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 26, 2016 9:49 AM

    The voyage began in March 2015 from Abu Dhabi and took stops across the globe as it flew over for 42,000km across four continents, two oceans and three seas. This picture shows Solar Impulse 2 approaching New York City for landing at Kennedy International Airport with Andre Borshberg at the control. (AFP)

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    The historic flight was the task dreamt and undertaken by Swiss founders and pilots Andre Borshberg and Bertrand Piccard. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The historic flight was the task dreamt and undertaken by Swiss founders and pilots Andre Borshberg and Bertrand Piccard. (AP)

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    The historic flight was initiated with a hope to demonstrate how pioneering spirit, innovation and clean technologies can change the world. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The historic flight was initiated with a hope to demonstrate how pioneering spirit, innovation and clean technologies can change the world. (AFP)

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    In this April 23, 2016 file photo, Solar Impulse 2 flies over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco at the end of its journey from Hawaii, part of its attempt to circumnavigate the globe. (AP file photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    In this April 23, 2016 file photo, Solar Impulse 2 flies over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco at the end of its journey from Hawaii, part of its attempt to circumnavigate the globe. (AP file photo)

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    FILE - In this April 23, 2016 file photo, Solar Impulse 2 flies over San Francisco at the end of its journey from Hawaii, part of its attempt to circumnavigate the globe. The next leg of the solar-powered around-the-world flight is scheduled to start from Mountain View, Calif., Monday, May 2, 2016, at 5 a.m. PDT, bound for Phoenix.(AP Photo/Noah Berger, File) (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 26, 2016 9:49 AM

    FILE - In this April 23, 2016 file photo, Solar Impulse 2 flies over San Francisco at the end of its journey from Hawaii, part of its attempt to circumnavigate the globe. The next leg of the solar-powered around-the-world flight is scheduled to start from Mountain View, Calif., Monday, May 2, 2016, at 5 a.m. PDT, bound for Phoenix.(AP Photo/Noah Berger, File) (AP)

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    Solar Impulse 2 preparing to take off from Tulsa International Airport on May 21, 2016 in Tulsa, Okla. The plane was powered by around 17,000 solar cells embedded in its wings. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Solar Impulse 2 preparing to take off from Tulsa International Airport on May 21, 2016 in Tulsa, Okla. The plane was powered by around 17,000 solar cells embedded in its wings. (AP)

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    This May 12, 2016 photo of the Solar Impulse 2 shows take-off from Phoenix, Arizona, en route to Oklahoma, for the latest stage of its around-the-world flight, expected to take about 18 hours. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    This May 12, 2016 photo of the Solar Impulse 2 shows take-off from Phoenix, Arizona, en route to Oklahoma, for the latest stage of its around-the-world flight, expected to take about 18 hours. (AFP)

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    The Solar Impulse 2 is successfully landed by Swiss pilot Andre Borschberg at Phoenix Goodyear Airport in Phoenix, Arizona on May 2, 2016. The wing span of the plane is longer than even a Boeing 747. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The Solar Impulse 2 is successfully landed by Swiss pilot Andre Borschberg at Phoenix Goodyear Airport in Phoenix, Arizona on May 2, 2016. The wing span of the plane is longer than even a Boeing 747. (AFP)

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    The Spanish air force aerobatic team Patrulla Aguila sends coloured smoke out while escorting the Solar Impulse 2 plane towards the San Pablo airport in Seville, Spain on June 23, 2016. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The Spanish air force aerobatic team Patrulla Aguila sends coloured smoke out while escorting the Solar Impulse 2 plane towards the San Pablo airport in Seville, Spain on June 23, 2016. (AP)

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    The solar-powered plane piloted by Bertrand Piccard lands at San Pablo airport in Seville, southern Spain on June 23, 2016. (Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The solar-powered plane piloted by Bertrand Piccard lands at San Pablo airport in Seville, southern Spain on June 23, 2016. (Reuters)

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    Andre Boschberg flies the Solar Impulse 2 over the Gemasolar Thermosolar Plant in Seville, Spain after taking off from the San Pablo airport towards Cairo in Egypt on July 11, 2016. (Reuters file photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Andre Boschberg flies the Solar Impulse 2 over the Gemasolar Thermosolar Plant in Seville, Spain after taking off from the San Pablo airport towards Cairo in Egypt on July 11, 2016. (Reuters file photo)

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    Solar Impulse selfie: Andre Borschberg onboard the Solar Impulse 2 plane prior to the landing in Cairo, Egypt. The 16th leg of the round-the-world-trip from Seville in Spain covered a distance of 3700km and took almost 49 hours. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Solar Impulse selfie: Andre Borschberg onboard the Solar Impulse 2 plane prior to the landing in Cairo, Egypt. The 16th leg of the round-the-world-trip from Seville in Spain covered a distance of 3700km and took almost 49 hours. (AP)

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    Solar Impulse 2, the solar powered plane, piloted by Swiss pioneer André Borschberg, is seen during the flyover of the pyramids of Giza on July 13, 2016 prior to landing in Cairo, Egypt. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Solar Impulse 2, the solar powered plane, piloted by Swiss pioneer André Borschberg, is seen during the flyover of the pyramids of Giza on July 13, 2016 prior to landing in Cairo, Egypt. (AFP)

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    This June 21, 2016 photo Solar Impulse shows a multiple-day flight on its way over the Atlantic Ocean. The plane is powered by around 17,000 solar cells embedded in its wings. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    This June 21, 2016 photo Solar Impulse shows a multiple-day flight on its way over the Atlantic Ocean. The plane is powered by around 17,000 solar cells embedded in its wings. (AFP)

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    Bertrand Piccard (R) and Andre Borschberg (L), pilots of the solar powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, are greeted upon arrival at Al Batin Airport in Abu Dabi to complete its world tour flight on July 26, 2016 in the United Arab Emirates. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 26, 2016 9:49 AM

    Bertrand Piccard (R) and Andre Borschberg (L), pilots of the solar powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, are greeted upon arrival at Al Batin Airport in Abu Dabi to complete its world tour flight on July 26, 2016 in the United Arab Emirates. (AFP)

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    As the Solar Impulse 2 returns to Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, it sets a new benchmark in human history: Circumnavigation without any use of conventional fuel. What an achievement, a hope for a cleaner future. (Reuters) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jul 26, 2016 9:49 AM

    As the Solar Impulse 2 returns to Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, it sets a new benchmark in human history: Circumnavigation without any use of conventional fuel. What an achievement, a hope for a cleaner future. (Reuters)

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