A camera captures the second stage of solar sail deployment on the Japanese Ikaros mission. Four thin tethers that mechanically connect the solar sail membrane with the main body can be seen extending ...
This graphic by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency depicts a potential solar sail mission to Jupiter propelled only by the sun's light. An artist concept of an electric solar sail. The center ...
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