IKAROS is a go!

[tombfyre]

Well, it would seem that part one of Japan's solar-sail tests are going along just fine. The IKAROS test platform successfully deployed its solar sail, and they have confirmed that the spacecraft is collecting energy from the sun.

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Now begins further testing, namely seeing how much light pressure can build up. If all goes well, the pressure will

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[tombfyre]

Isn't it though? :3

[dondaz]

So they finally tested one out, Awesome!^^ Can't wait for future test results.

[tombfyre]

Aye, it should be interesting as time goes on.