CD, DVD Technology Could Make Interstellar Space Travel Possible, Scientists Reveal
International Business Times,
KEY POINTS Scientists propose the use of laser sails to propel spacecraft The laser sails will rely on the same technology…
Beam Rider: New 'Self-Centering' Laser Sail Could Enable Interstellar Travel
Space.com,
Spacecraft could fly to distant stars using sails with surfaces similar to those of CDs and DVDs to help them stay centered on…
Soar the spaceways like Silver Surfer on this laser-driven light sail spaceship
Syfy Wire,
Let's face it, outer space covers a ridiculous amount of cosmic real estate and is nearly unfathomable to the human mind as our…
New light sail would use laser beam to ride through space
Astronomy Magazine,
The new design would be able to stabilize itself. (Inside Science) -- In long distance space travel, traditional rockets would…
New Light Sail Design Could Help Keep Interstellar Spacecraft on Track
Discover Magazine,
(Inside Science) -- In long distance space travel, traditional rockets would eventually run out of fuel.
New Light Sail Design Would Use Laser Beam to Ride Into Space
Inside Science,
New design is able to stabilize itself. Thursday, January 2, 2020 - 15:45 (Inside Science) -- In long distance space travel…
Lichtsegel reitet Laserstrahl
FOCUS Online,
Neue Segelkonstruktion für Raumsonden zentriert sich selbständig auf einem Lichtstrahl Raffinierte Konstruktion: Forscher haben…
Lichtsegel "reitet" Laserstrahl
Scinexx,
Raffinierte Konstruktion: Forscher haben ein Lichtsegel für Raumsonden entwickelt, dass sich selbstständig auf einem…
‘Beam rider’ technology keeps solar sails aligned Physics World
physicsworld.com,
Like most spacecraft, the CHEOPS mission launched last week uses a chemical propellant to adjust its position once in orbit.
Focus: New Spaceship Sail Self-Centers
American Physical Society - Physics ,
December 13, 2019 Physics 12, 143 A technology for propelling spacecraft using a “sail” pushed by light has passed an initial…