Weather forecasts appear favorable for Aug. 11 Helios flight

Weather forecasts appear favorable for an Aug. 11 flight of the Helios prototype, an unmanned solar-powered airplane that could set an altitude record for a non-rocket powered winged aircraft. NASA's Dryden Flight Research program reported that final preparations are continuing for the aircraft...

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