Like a Diamond in the Sky: How to Spot NASA’s Solar Sail Demo in Orbit

Now that its reflective sail has deployed fully open in orbit, the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System can be seen in the night sky from many locations across the world! Stargazers can join NASA’s #SpotTheSail campaign by using the NASA app on mobile platforms to find out when the spacecraft will be visible at their location. The app, […]
Posted on September 9, 2024
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