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A three-minute summary full of energy, directed by St\u00e9phane Chopard, culminating in a message from Rapha\u00ebl Domjan.<\/p>\n<p>From ground tests with the new propeller to fine-tuning flights, including an unprecedented challenge against the electric truck of our partner Planzer, the past twelve months have been intense and full of valuable lessons. The highlight was the record-breaking flight on August 12, which made HB-SXA the solar-electric aircraft that has reached the highest altitude in history. This major milestone is told in St\u00e9phane Chopard\u2019s film Chasing the Dream, premiered on November 20 and already broadcast on Canal+ Docs.<\/p>\n<p>A huge thank you to our partners \u2014 Longines, Banque Bordier, Bitcoin Suisse \u2014 and to everyone who makes this adventure possible. 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