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Want to See the First Satellite Propelled Solely by the Sun? Here's How.


Want to See the First Satellite Propelled Solely by the Sun? Here's How. LightSail 2, The Planetary Society's solar sailing spacecraft, has spent more than two months in orbit. During that time, the bread-box-sized spacecraft deployed a set of silver Mylar sails and began to climb, proving that the small satellite can raise its orbit without a drop of conventional fuel. Propelled solely by the power of the sun, the spacecraft has shown that solar sailing may be a viable means of propulsion.    More



(Source: Space.com - Oct 6)

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