Solar Impulse 2, the experimental solar-powered aircraft, has kept us on the edge of our seats as we’ve waited, day after day, for news of a second ocean crossing attempt. The first attempt resulted in an unscheduled stop in Nagoya, Japan after the forecast changed and it was clear the flight path would be plagued with storms, making it impossible to get enough sun exposure to charge the solar batteries. That was three weeks ago. The solar-powered plane was slated to take off again on June 23, but a worsening weather forecast caused the crew to cancel that attempt as well. Now, the fragile airplane could be stuck in Japan for an entire year.
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