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Solar Plane Faces Most Difficult Leg of Journey

The first round-the-world solar-powered flight, known as the Solar Impulse Two, is setting out for the nonstop six-day leg of its journey from Asia to Hawaii.

The first round-the-world solar-powered flight, known as the Solar Impulse Two, is hoping to make the next and most difficult leg of its journey. André Borschberg, the co-founder and pilot of Solar Impulse, said he cannot wait to take off for the next leg.