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large, mirror-like structures made of a lightweight material that reflects sunlight to propel the
spacecraft. The continuous solar photon pressure provides thrust with no need for the heavy,
expendable propellants used by conventional chemical and electric propulsion systems. NASA, with
industry partners, are developing and flying solar sails applicable to a wide range of space science
missions, including those of interest for planetary science. Currently funded technology development
activities support two classes of missions: Deep space interplanetary CubeSats (12 – 24 kg) and smallsats (up to ~125 kg).
Document ID
20220019142
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
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Date Acquired
December 20, 2022
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Meeting Information
Meeting: Technology Showcase for Future NASA Planetary Science Missions
Location: Galveston, Texas
Country: US
Start Date: January 9, 2023
End Date: January 11, 2023
Sponsors: NASA Science Mission Directorate
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Public
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Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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