News: IKAROS spacecraft to unfurl solar sail, head to Venus

Christian Science Monitor has an article mentioning: "... Japan is scheduled to launch the IKAROS spacecraft this week, which will be powered by wafer-thin solar sails. The craft is headed for Venus, making it the first to attempt interplanetary travel using only solar power. By Gavin Blair , Correspondent / May 17, ..."

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