Flying around the World on sun power: First look at Solar Impulse 2

The new Solar Impulse 2 aircraft is pulled out of its base for the first time for tests with solar panels in Payerne. (REUTERS)

The aircraft, which was unveiled April 9, weighs 2.4 tons with a wingspan of 72 meter and more than 17,000 solar cells. (REUTERS)

The attempt to fly around the world in stages using only solar energy will be made in 2015. (REUTERS)

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