Abstract We analyze the prospects of launching an experimental spacecraft with a solar sail. The problems hindering the implementation of this task are discussed. The ways to solve these problems are pointed out. The feasibility of organization of a system of controlling this spacecraft with a small consumption of propellant mass is briefly investigated.


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    Title :

    Experimental Flight of a Spacecraft with Solar Sail


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    Published in:

    Cosmic Research ; 41 , 6 ; 612-627


    Publication date :

    2003-11-01


    Size :

    16 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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