China flies ‘quasi-satellite’ in near space

Monday, 5 September 2022newsdesk

China successfully tested on Saturday its first large drone powered exclusively by solar energy, and designed to fly in near space, the country’s state-owned planemaker said.

New Delhi, 05 September 2022

As per news report of Rt.com, the vehicle could fulfil the some of the functions currently performed by satellites. According to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the vehicle, named Qimingxing 50, or Morning Star 50, took off in the city of Yulin, in northwestern China, and safely landed after a 26-minute flight. The company said that after its maiden flight, all of the UAV’s system components were in good condition. It also noted that the drone features a super-high aspect ratio and the first twin-fuselage configuration for its size, and is solely driven by solar power.

Source - Rt.com