Spectacular solar flight over the Matterhorn.

On the morning of Friday, July 18, 2025, the solar prototype of Y-PARC-based SolarStratos flew over the Matterhorn at an altitude of over 4,000 meters.

This flight, powered solely by solar energy, is part of the preparations for a world altitude record attempt by a manned solar aircraft. The challenge ahead: to reach an altitude of 10,000 meters, a world first for a manned solar-electric aircraft.

Read the full press release dated July 18, 2025 here!