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"We started with 3.7 tonnes of liquid propane and landed after flying 20 days and 40,000 kilometers non-stop with only 40 kilograms remaining. After seeing how much we had relied on fuel, I made a promise to myself that I would fly around the world with no fuel, using solar power, batteries and other clean technologies".

Redefining exploration

After piloting the first non-stop round the world balloon flight in 1999 (for which he holds a world record), Dr. Piccard had come to the realization that the traditional definitions of "exploration" and "pioneer" were now defunct. He believes individuals who successfully demonstrate the energy potential of clean technologies such as solar power, wind power and biofuel, will define the future.