Saturday, 11. October 2003

Topic: NASA - on October 11, 2003 at 12:27:47 PM CEST

Nasa tests laser-powered plane

A remote-controlled plane powered from the ground by a laser beam has been tested by Nasa.

In what is thought to be an aviation first, the development could lead to the creation of aircraft that do not need to carry on-board fuel. A remote-controlled plane powered from the ground by a laser beam has been tested by Nasa. In what is thought to be an aviation first, the development could lead to the creation of aircraft that do not need to carry on-board fuel.

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