Solar-Powered High-Altitude Aircraft Makes Maiden Flight

BAE Systems has successfully completed the maiden flight of its solar-powered, high-altitude, unmanned aircraft. The Persistent High Altitude Solar Aircraft (PHASA-35®) is designed to operate in the stratosphere and will bridge the gap between aircraft and satellites. The aircraft is a High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) vehicle, and uses highly efficient solar panels, combined with…

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