Solar Sails: A Novel Approach to Interplanetary Travel

by Les Johnson, Giovanni Vulpetti, Gregory L. Matloff, et al.

Book Overview

The reality of sunlight-based sailing in space began in May 2010, and solar sail technology and science have continued to evolve rapidly through new space missions. Using the power of the Sun's light for regular travel propulsion will be the next major leap forward in our journey to other worlds. This book is the second edition of the fascinating explanation of solar sails, how they work and how they will be used in the exploration of space. Updated...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493909401
• ISBN13: 9781493909407
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"