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A full view of the sun!

Flying towards 10,000 m… and beyond You might think solar energy with its infinite potential has become second nature, woven […]

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HGVs and lightweights: duo show to make mobility greener!

Worthy of an action film! On Tuesday 23 June, a spectacular demonstration took place at Payerne airport: an ultra-modern Planzer […]

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A welcome return to sunshine… and to the skies

HB-SXA finds its voice again Latest news: Like the rest of the SolarStratos team, HB-SXA had been eager to return […]

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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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Sun is fun, Mr President!

As storm clouds gather over the United States, one striking graph has caught Raphaël Domjan’s attention. The data underscores the […]

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Raphaël Domjan in ‘28 Minutes’ on ARTE

  ARTE’s ‘28 Minutes’ magazine looked at the aviation of tomorrow on Thursday 6 February. Elisabeth Quin invited @Raphaël Domjan […]

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Towards a high-flying 2025!

Three landmark moments The entire SolarStratos team wishes you an inspiring and fulfilling 2025! Our year promises to be high-flying… […]

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Stratostime: Relive our high-altitude flights!

Infiltrated! An undercover spy captures 2024 exploits on film Have you been following our adventure this year? Did you experience […]

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Hibernation does not mean inaction!

Inspections, optimisations, and… promotion With over 100 flights completed and its biggest challenges on the horizon in 2025, HB-SXA certainly […]

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Solar power, wings for tomorrow

Towards a solar-powered world The figure released by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy for 2023 is striking—and exciting. New […]

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