High-Flying Phasa-35 Makes Second Stratospheric Hop

Credit: BAE Systems
Prismatic’s high-altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS), the Phasa-35, has completed its second stratospheric flight as engineers prepare a new and improved version of the solar-powered aircraft. The aircraft achieved a 24-hr. flight from New Mexico’s Spaceport America in October, reaching 66,000 ft...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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