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FeatherSail--Design, Development and Future ImpactThis CD contains the slide presentation and a brief video of the solar sail concept. Solar Sailing is a method of space flight propulsion, which utilizes the light photons to propel spacecrafts through the vacuum of space. The goal of the FeatherSail project is to create a sail vehicle with the ability to provide steering from the sails and increase the areal density.
Document ID
20100028400
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Alhorn, Dean C. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Scheierl, John M. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
May 3, 2010
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
M10-0510
Meeting Information
Meeting: JANNAF 2010 Spacecraft Propulsion Subcommittee
Location: Colorado Springs,CO
Country: United States
Start Date: May 3, 2010
End Date: May 7, 2010
Sponsors: Department of the Air Force, Department of the Navy, NASA Headquarters, Department of the Army
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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