Solar-powered flying wing 'breaks altitude record'

Nasa's solar-powered flying wing has soared past previous altitude records for non-rocket powered aircraft.

Solar-powered flying wing 'breaks altitude record'

Nasa's solar-powered flying wing has soared past previous altitude records for non-rocket powered aircraft.

But Helios has failed to reach Nasa's goal of 100,000 feet during its test flight from Hawaii.

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