'Runs on radiation': This tiny cosmic object will travel through interstellar space at astonishing speeds
Lightsails operate by harnessing radiation pressure from a light source, such as the Sun or lasers, to propel a spacecraft.
From Sci-Fi to Reality: Laser-Powered Sails Are Changing the Future of Space Travel
Caltech scientists are developing laser-driven lightsails that could push spacecraft beyond our solar system. Their research ...
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Tiny spacecraft could travel across interstellar space with this 'trampoline' lightsail
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology have taken a major step toward developing lightsails that could one day ...
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Russia’s plasma engine could reach Mars in 30 days, drastically reduce space travel time
Russian scientists claim to have developed a plasma electric rocket engine that could enable travel to Mars in just one to ...
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Tiny spacecraft could travel across interstellar space with this 'trampoline' lightsail
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology have taken a major step toward developing lightsails that could one day carry tiny spacecraft to distant star systems. The new findings detail ...
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Russia’s plasma engine could reach Mars in 30 days, drastically reduce space travel time
Scientists are also testing the concept of lightsails that use the pressure from lasers or starlight to propel spacecraft. However, it must be noted that these technologies are still in their ...
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Robot grippers could be used to remove space debris
Blue tentacle-like arms attached to an Astrobee free-flying robot grab onto a "capture cube" in this image from Feb. 4, 2025. The experimental grippers demonstrated autonomous detection and ...