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New Solar Sail Concept Advances Under NASA NIAC Program

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Tom Patton
Jun 01, 2022
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A new solar sail concept selected by NASA for development toward a demonstration mission could carry science to new destinations.

“Exploring the universe means we need new instruments, new ideas, and new ways of going places. Our goal is to invest in those technologies throughout their lifecycle to support a robust ecosystem of innovation.”

Jim Reuter, as…

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