In-Space Solar Sail Demo

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In-Space Solar Sail Demo

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Nov 29, 2011

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Long ago, sailing ships made it possible to explore all corners of our world. Soon, a new type of sail that could help us explore the rest of the universe will be unfurled!

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Nov 29, 2011

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