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This animation details the piece-by-piece construction of the LightSail 2 spacecraft, as well as its maneuvers in space. Learn more at sail.planetary.org. The Planetary Society Some three ...

By Kenneth Chang The Planetary Society deployed LightSail 2, aiming to further demonstrate the potential of the technology for space propulsion. By Shannon Stirone The powerful rocket is carrying ...

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The science guy was present at the convention on Nov. 20 when he discussed LightSail 2 with the world's largest independent space interest group The Planetary Society which he serves as CEO.

Passant is a science reporter at Gizmodo, with a special interest in space, rockets, and lasers. Originally from Cairo, Egypt, she recently relocated to New York to pursue a master's degree in ...