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#53983 06/12/15 03:02 AM
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The successful deployment of a solar sail powered craft may mark the dawn of a new age in space travel.

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brie...t=#.VXpKfPlVhBc


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I've been reading about solar sails in Science Fiction for probably 40 years. Now it is about time we actually got them going.

Bill Gill


C is not the speed of light in a vacuum.
C is the universal speed limit.
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Any thoughts as to where you might sail with yours, Bill. smile


There never was nothing.
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And here it is

Solar Sail

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Beautiful!


If you don't care for reality, just wait a while; another will be along shortly. --A Rose


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