Final
Thoughts:
When we think of sailing, it tends to be
associated with an image of a recreational
getaway. But sailing may also be the next step
towards advancements in space technology and
exploration. In 2015, NASA plans to launch a
mission named "Sunjammer". It will the first solar
sail that can be navigated and will also be the world's
largest (NASA). Using ideas adopted from
traditional sailing, they plan to use light particles in
a similar manner as done with wind. The light
particles will exerts a small force on the reflective
solar sail, propelling it through space. Though
the force is small, it is a constant force that will
continually accelerate the satellite of a longer time to
reach higher speeds with ease.
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