Setting sail to explore space
Cosmos 1, a solar sail vehicle funded by The Planetary Society and other private interests in order to develop an alternative to rocket-propelled spacecraft, launched less than an hour ago.
"Four days after launch, the spacecraft will deploy its eight silver sails and become one of the brightest objects crossing the night sky... With Solar Sail Watch, people around the world can watch this history-making spacecraft streak through space. This program is designed to help the general public spot Cosmos 1.
"Solar Sail Watch works in conjunction with the Heavens Above website to provide data about when Cosmos 1 will be visible and the best way to observe the spacecraft. Visitors to the site will simply enter their location to receive updates on when the solar sail's orbit will make it visible in their vicinity. Once its sails unfurl, Cosmos 1 should be bright enough to be easily seen by the naked eye."
"Four days after launch, the spacecraft will deploy its eight silver sails and become one of the brightest objects crossing the night sky... With Solar Sail Watch, people around the world can watch this history-making spacecraft streak through space. This program is designed to help the general public spot Cosmos 1.
"Solar Sail Watch works in conjunction with the Heavens Above website to provide data about when Cosmos 1 will be visible and the best way to observe the spacecraft. Visitors to the site will simply enter their location to receive updates on when the solar sail's orbit will make it visible in their vicinity. Once its sails unfurl, Cosmos 1 should be bright enough to be easily seen by the naked eye."
Setting sail to explore space
mr damon, 06:27
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