Liam O'Mara IV, PhDDec 23
The #RutanVoyager landed at #EdwardsAirForceBase in California on #ThisDayInHistory in 1986. The unique craft, designed by famed engineer #BurtRutan, was piloted by brother #DickRutan & #JeanaYeager, and successfully flew non-stop around the world without stopping or refueling.
ScienceActuallyMay 11, 2023

On December 23, 1986, Voyager completed the first nonstop, non-refueled flight around the world. Pilots Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager completed the flight in nine days. The record still stands today.

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