NASA to Fly Largest Solar Sail, 13,000 square feet

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Submitted by littlesparkvt on Tuesday February 05, 2013 @05:25PM

littlesparkvt writes "As early as 2014 NASA will launch their Sun Jammer Solar Sail aboard Elon Musks, SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The Sail, using the pressure of sunlight, will be a propellant-free transport, hovering and exploration vehicle."
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