Abstract and keywords
Abstract:
The article examines the history of development and the current state of solar-powered aviation. It analyzes the design features and principles of operation of solar-powered aircraft, and provides examples of the most well-known global and Russian projects in this field.

Keywords:
solar energy, aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), atmospheric satellite, solar panels, Sunrise I, Solara, Solar Impulse, alternative energy sources
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