Let's live a dream together with
Bertrand Piccard, Dorine Bourneton and
Michel Tognini
A 100 % ELECTRIC
NON-STOP
ROUND-THE-WORLD TOUR
An extraordinary technological challenge, lasting about twenty days,
carrying hope for future generations
A FANTASTIC EXPEDITION
Throughout history, all great dreams have been considered impossible before they were accomplished. Today, the adventure must continue by realizing a great epic in the service of environmental protection and renewable energies, intended to create enthusiasm around the climate challenges of the 21st century.
Bertrand Piccard, Dorine Bourneton and Michel Tognini embark on an expedition aboard SOLAR AIRSHIP ONE, a 100% electric airship, for the first non-stop round-the-world flight without fuel.
A world tour from West to East flying close to the equator: more than 40 000kms to cover in 20 days at an average altitude of 6 000 meters.
An amazing challenge
EXCEPTIONAL PILOTS
Three pilots will be needed to accomplish this feat.
Bertrand Piccard, a pioneering in his genes, will be teamed up with Dorine Bourneton, the world’s first disabled female aerobatic pilot, and Michel Tognini, astronaut and fighter pilot.
Bertrand Piccard
Dorine Bourneton
Michel Tognini
100 % electric solar powered airship
SOLAR AIRSHIP ONE
The result of more than 10 years of research, with the collaboration of an international team of engineers, and in partnership with CAPGEMINI ENGINEERING, SOLAR AIRSHIP ONE is a jewel of technology, energy efficiency and safety.
TAKE PART IN THE ADVENTURE
Take part in this extraordinary challenge, bringing hope for future generations. Come aboard SOLAR AIRSHIP ONE with our partners and sponsors already on board for this world tour.
open a new way
Participating in the SOLAR AIRSHIP ONE adventure means becoming aware of the challenges of the energy transition and taking action in this direction. This expedition will be shared live with schools, universities and governments of the countries flown over as well as international institutions.
PARTNERS
AD’LITTERAM (HUBERT PRIVE) • ADN ATELIER DESIGN • AIPCR • AIR PRODUCTS • AIRSHIP DO BRASIL • ASSOCIATION FIRST • STUDIO CHAMBERLIN • CETIM • CLIMATE SEED • FUMI PARTNERS • GÉDÉON MEDIA GROUP • GOI (SINGAPOUR ET GUILIN) • IFP • IPLOCA • IUT DE TARBES • L’ECOLE CENTRALE DE LYON • L’ECOLE POLITECHNIC DE TURIN • L’UNIVERSITÉ DE PAU ET DES PAYS DE L’ADOUR • MARCEL DELEZE (CALCULATEUR DE L’ALTITUDE DE PLÉNITUDE) • MONSIEUR BON • MUKEÏ • NERVURES • PINIFARINA • PROJET SNOWLAND (CHICHENG / CHINE) • RENAULT GROUP • SAFRAN INNOVATION • STG (XI’AN) • TECHNOPOLE HÉLIOPARC • UE (PROGRAMME H4R) • UNISPHERE • WAGRAM EDITIONS
Non-exhaustive list of thanks for studies, work carried out and support provided.
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