The future of solar sailing

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Post by GCoyote » Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:34 pm

From the Planetary Society

https://www.planetary.org/articles/the- ... ar-sailing

Any metaphor will tear if stretched over too much reality.
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Post by helicon » Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:13 pm

Interesting article Gary - thanks.

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Post by GCoyote » Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:42 pm

I can't help but think this would allow for some interesting science for lower costs than advanced propulsion systems using ion or plasma discharges.

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Post by messier 111 » Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:18 am

that's what I call smooth sailing.

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