Solar Sailing was the subject of a paper released by the Planetary Society last month. Find out what they learned from the highly successful LightSail2 mission.(4:00 min read)
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Carl Sagan Day: Let’s Make it Official!
Carl Sagan was born on November 9, 1934. Learn more about the movement to observe Carl Sagan day on that date every year. (4:00 min read)
LightSail Update
We've been keeping readers informed about the Planetary Society's project known as LightSail2. This is our third update.
LightSail2 Update – Sails Unfurled
The Planetary Society's LightSail2 satellite has reached the next stage of its mission. Learn how it deployed its massive sail and what's next for the plucky little spacecraft.
LightSail2: Come Sail Away
Planetary Society to Launch LightSail2 on June 24. The mission will prove the feasibility of solar sailing in outer space using CubeSats.