Rolling Out for Test Flight

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Pathfinder on lakebed rolling out for test flight. On Sept. 11, 1995, Pathfinder reached an altitude of 50,500 feet, setting a new altitude record for solar-powered aircraft. The National Aeronautic Association presented the NASA-industry team with an award for one of the “10 Most Memorable Record Flights” of 1995.› Read Project Description

1995
NASA Photo / Les Teal