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The idea of a lightsail comes from the fact that radiation pressure represents a mechanical pressure acting on a surface due ...

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Powered by laser light, this tiny sail lays the groundwork for future advances in lightsail technology and the potential for interstellar propulsion. The cluster of 13 burials, all facing west ...

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Caltech researchers develop a platform to characterize ultrathin membranes for lightsails, advancing the quest for ...