NASA Advances Solar Sail Technology for Future Space Exploration

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:17:31 GMT
Space Daily

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024 In a significant step forward for space propulsion technologies...

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024 In a significant step forward for space propulsion technologies, NASA is poised to launch its innovative Advanced Composite Solar Sail System aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand. This critical mission aims to expand our capabilities for future space travel and deepen our understanding of solar dynamics. The technology utilizes solar sails that ca