Around the world on solar power

Updated On Mar 10, 2015 11:47 pm IST
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The solar-powered plane Solar Impulse 2 takes off from Muscat airport in Oman, as it heads to Ahmedabad in India on the second leg of its epic bid to become the first plane to fly around the world powered solely by the sun. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 10, 2015 11:47 pm IST

The solar-powered plane Solar Impulse 2 takes off from Muscat airport in Oman, as it heads to Ahmedabad in India on the second leg of its epic bid to become the first plane to fly around the world powered solely by the sun. (AFP Photo)

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Solar Impulse 2 lands in Muscat, Oman. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Solar Impulse 2 lands in Muscat, Oman. (AP Photo)

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Members of the Solar Impulse 2 team stand next to the solar-powered plane before its take off from Muscat airport in Oman. (AFP File Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Members of the Solar Impulse 2 team stand next to the solar-powered plane before its take off from Muscat airport in Oman. (AFP File Photo)

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Solar Impulse 2 bids to become the first plane to fly around the world powered solely by the sun. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Solar Impulse 2 bids to become the first plane to fly around the world powered solely by the sun. (AFP Photo)

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Solar Impulse 2 gets prepared at Muscat airport in Oman. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Solar Impulse 2 gets prepared at Muscat airport in Oman. (AFP Photo)

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Solar Impulse 2 before taking off from Muscat airport. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Solar Impulse 2 before taking off from Muscat airport. (AFP Photo)

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Pilot Andre Boschberg reacts after landing Solar Impulse 2 in Muscat, Oman on Monday. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Pilot Andre Boschberg reacts after landing Solar Impulse 2 in Muscat, Oman on Monday. (AP Photo)

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Ideal flight speed of Solar Impulse 2 is about 45 kph, though that can double during the day when sun's rays are strongest.(AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 10, 2015 11:47 pm IST

Ideal flight speed of Solar Impulse 2 is about 45 kph, though that can double during the day when sun's rays are strongest.(AFP Photo)

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