Solar Plane Finishes Flight Across Pacific

The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, powered entirely by the sun, completed its trek across the Pacific Ocean Saturday night into Sunday morning. But its journey isn't over yet.

Apr 25, 2016

The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, powered entirely by the sun, completed its trek across the Pacific Ocean Saturday night into Sunday morning. But its journey isn't over yet.

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