NASA, solar sail
Live Science · 15d
NASA's newly unfurled solar sail has started 'tumbling' end-over-end in orbit, surprising observations show
A NASA spacecraft erected a large, foil solar sail in orbit around Earth last week, after a failed attempt days earlier. However, subsequent observations of the spacecraft show it is "tumbling or wobbling" through space,
Houston Chronicle · 9d
How to see NASA's massive orbiting solar sail from Houston
NASA's app allows skygazers to track sightings of the solar sail from their location, providing the direction of the sky it will be visible, its celestial altitude, and the duration of each sighting. The app also features a built-in augmented reality tool that points users to the location of the spacecraft in real-time.
Gizmodo · 10d
How to Catch a Glimpse of NASA’s Orbiting Solar Sail
Those who do catch a glimpse of the solar sail as it passes overhead can share their experience with the #SpotTheSail hashtag on social media. NASA said some participants who do so will have their post shared on their social media channels and website.
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