Solar sails (also known as lightsails, light sails, and photon sails) are a method of spacecraft propulsion using radiation pressure exerted by sunlight on large surfaces. A number of …

Feb 12, 2024 · NASA continues to unfurl plans for solar sail technology as a promising method of deep space transportation. The agency cleared a key technology milestone in January with the …

Jan 16, 2025 · By harnessing the power of sunlight, these innovative devices can propel spacecraft through space without the need for fuel. In this article, we will delve into how solar …

Mar 19, 2025 · Solar sails—spacecraft that harness the gentle but relentless pressure of sunlight—represent one of the most elegant and potentially revolutionary methods of deep …

Today, Johnson and a NASA team are preparing to test a similar technology. NASA continues to unfurl plans for solar sail technology as a promising method of deep space transportation.

May 13, 2025 · On its website, NASA explains how its ACS3 technology works: “Just as a sailboat is powered by wind in a sail, solar sails employ the pressure of sunlight for propulsion, …

In this video, we explore NASA Langley Research Center’s groundbreaking work on solar sails and soft robots—flexible, shape-shifting machines that could completely change how we build, …

Aug 8, 2025 · Data obtained from ACS3 will guide the design of future larger-scale composite solar sail systems that could be used for space weather early warning satellites, near-Earth …

Oct 21, 2024 · Solar sails are a key sustainable technology, powering spacecraft with sunlight without the need for chemical fuel. Solar sails are emerging as a key sustainable technology …

Apr 16, 2024 · What is a solar sail? How can you use sunlight to move a spacecraft in outer space? In this article, HowStuffWorks will show you how solar sail technology works, take an …