Artemis Program

The Hidden Physics Complicating Interstellar Lightsails

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June 8, 2026 • 48 views
Original source: Universe Today

If we’re to reach another star, chemical propulsion will not get us there in any reasonable time frame. We’re going to need a different propulsion technology, and one of the most promising seems to be a solar sail. These giant reflective surfaces form the basis of many interstellar missions. Combine...

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