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New Light Sail Design Could Help Keep Interstellar Spacecraft on Track

Researchers tested new light sail tech in the lab and say their design could better steer the tiny, laser-powered interstellar spacecraft.

Jan 2, 2020 10:00 PMJan 2, 2020 10:23 PM

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A light sail travels toward another star system in this artist's illustration. (Credit: M. Martin/Rochester Inst. of Tech.)

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