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Spinoff story
Racing with the Sun
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
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Overview
In 1,950 mile Australian race, the General Motors Sunraycer, was powered by space-derived solar cell technology incorporating a number of other aerospace technologies. The 547 lb one seater averaged better than 41 miles per hour and finished 600 miles ahead of the nearest competitor.