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RE: [APML] Solar Sail Test Vehicle

Unless I misunderstand the project, the solar wind should push it out of orbit and into interplanetary space, unless their sail controls don't work well/long.  While Sagan may be getting credit, I think (if my memory is working) it was Azimov's idea 50-ish years ago, and maybe he even expanded on an earlier concept.
 
Richard
 
-----Original Message-----
From: astro-photo-bounces@seds.org [mailto:astro-photo-bounces@seds.org]On Behalf Of Quintero, Charles E.
Sent: Wednesday, 10 November, 2004 11:57
To: SBIG@yahoogroups.com; Discussion of Film Astrophotography
Subject: [APML] Solar Sail Test Vehicle

So how many people are looking forward to having an object as bright as the full moon orbiting the earth every 90 minutes?
 
http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/cosmos-1_update_041109.html
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