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News

Ground thrust tests: (very) conclusive

The final tests and adjustments are underway this week at the Swiss Aeropole in Payerne to kick off the preparatory […]

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Reassembled—sleeker and higher-performing than ever!

When Solar Power Reaches New Heights In Paris, the Avant-Garde Foundation brought together adventurer-author Sylvain Tesson and solar pioneer Raphaël […]

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Getting Serious: Conversations with a light touch

Podcasts are in full bloom this spring! A podcast can tackle weighty issues and major challenges — AND retain a […]

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The challenge

Travelling to the edge of the planet using only renewable energy

The aim is to protect our planet’s climate from greenhouse gases by demonstrating that concepts and projects that seemed inconceivable a short time ago are now possible with the technologies available today.

The plane

Stratospheric solar airplane

The team

A team of passionate and highly specialised people

Multi-skilling is a must in such an experimental project. The team consists of a mix of aeronautical engineers, pilots, builders and others.

Partners

SolarStratos is supported by numerous Swiss companies

The team aims to be international, but is committed to its national roots.

Be part of it

Experience this 21st century eco-exploration

By becoming a member of the “SolarStratos” club, you help promote and support our challenge.