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NASA launching solar sail CubeSat for space propulsion

NASA — April 22, 2024, 11:00 PM UTC

Summary: NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System, led by Ames Research Center, will launch a CubeSat from New Zealand on April 23. The sail, measuring over 800 square feet, will use sunlight for propulsion in space. Successful deployment will pave the way for missions to the Moon and Mars. The spacecraft will demonstrate orbit maneuvers visible from Earth. Media can contact NASA Ames for interviews. Launch updates available on NASA's platforms.

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