New tech mission utilizes sunlight for propulsion

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024

NASA is embarking on a pioneering journey with its latest mission, which introduces an innovative method of space navigation. The mission, spearheaded by NASA's Ames Research Center, involves the deployment of a solar sail system that harnesses sunlight for propulsion, marking a significant shift in how spacecraft navigate the cosmos. The mission's craft, a microwave oven-sized CubeSat, is