2017.11.30

Sailing on Sunshine

A spacecraft that harnesses the sun’s rays may light the way for new missions

COURTESY OF THE PLANETARY SOCIETY (LightSail 1); COURTESY OF JOSH SPRADLING The Planetary Society (LightSail 2)

COURTESY OF THE PLANETARY SOCIETY (LightSail 1); COURTESY OF JOSH SPRADLING The Planetary Society (LightSail 2)

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