News: Successful test of 'solar sail

UPI.com has an article mentioning: "... embed_toolbar .icon_cont {float:left; width:46px; text-align:center;} Share TOKYO, July 13 (UPI) -- The first test in space of a "solar sail" propulsion system for spacecraft has been a success, researchers in Japan say. Measurements gathered from the Ikaros solar sail, built by the Japan ..."

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