Climate Impulse: Bertrand Piccard's Hydrogen-Powered Flight Around the World

Bertrand Piccard, renowned for his record-breaking balloon and solar-powered plane flights, is embarking on his most ambitious mission yet: a nonstop, zero-emission circumnavigation of the globe using a hydrogen-powered aircraft. This venture continues a family legacy of exploration (his grandfather and father pioneered stratospheric flight and Mariana Trench dives respectively), while also representing a significant step towards sustainable aviation. Partnering with companies like Airbus, Piccard is overcoming aerodynamic and liquid hydrogen storage challenges, aiming for a 2028 launch. The Climate Impulse project signifies not only a technological leap in aviation but also a pathway towards a cleaner energy future.