Hi Spacecats, I'm Dr Maggie Lieu and welcome to my channel, where you can find all things space, astronomy and physics! In this video, we're diving deep into NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3), a technology that could revolutionize space travel as we know it, but is watchout for the plot twist at the end!

We'll explore how solar sails harness the power of sunlight for propulsion, the physics behind it, and the challenges and potential of this innovative technology. Plus, we'll discuss the recent deployment of ACS3's sails and what it means for the future of space exploration.

Links:
https://www.nasa.gov/nasaapp/
https://blogs.nasa.gov/smallsatellite...

Media credits:
ACS3 render: NASA/Aero Animation/Ben Schweighart

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