Record Flight Showcases Zephyr Pseudosatellite Capabilities
When Airbus’ Zephyr S landed on Aug. 5, after 25 days, 23 hr. and 57 min. aloft over the Arizona desert, the solar-powered, high-altitude unmanned aircraft had set unofficial world records for flight duration and sustained altitude. The production aircraft’s maiden flight, launched on July 11 from...
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