SPACE MISSION

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Everything you should know about NASA's space mission

Launch Details

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Solar-Powered Propulsion

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The spacecraft will be positioned 1,000 kilometres above Earth and will be powered by sunlight.

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Specifications for the Craft

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Mission Length

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The expedition will begin and last for several months, after which the solar sail will be deployed.

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CubeSat Technology

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Testing of Manoeuvres

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Visibility

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Mission Significance

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The wealth of Oracle’s founder has risen by 107 per cent since March 2020 and totalled $145.5 billion. Jeff Bezos

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Technology for Solar Sails

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By using sunlight as a limitless source of propulsion, solar sail technology eliminates the need for large fuel tanks on upcoming missions.

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