Everyone knows that solar energy is free and almost limitless here on Earth. The same is true for spacecraft operating…
You've likely heard of the Breakthrough Starshot (BTS) initiative. BTS aims to send tiny gram-scale, light sail picospacecraft to our…
Light sail technology is a fascinating concept and a step change in rocket propulsion. It may not be big and…
A new proposal for an interstellar mission shows how a solar sail could use the same technique birds do to…
A new study from UCLA shows how laser-driven light sails could be a cost-effective method for exploring the Solar System…
A new study by the Institute of Interstellar Studies (i4is) shows that with the right maneuver, a spacecraft could catch…
A new study from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy shows how a "Sun Diver," a light sail that dives…
A new study compares two potential means of interstellar exploration, which could have implications for both space exploration and the…
The Planetary Society is going to launch their LightSail 2 CubeSat next month. LightSail 2 is a test mission designed…
A new study by researchers from the CfA offers a compelling explanation for 'Oumuamua strange appearance and behavior - could…