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I'm guessing they will measure the increased rate of orbit decay then the sails are deployed?
by zxyzzxxx 11y ago
I'm guessing they will measure the increased rate of orbit decay then the sails are deployed?
- xenophonf 11y agoIf I recall correctly from Bill Nye's AMA, this is just a technology test. They're launching the real mission next year. I'll see if I can dig up the link for you. Edit: Here's the link - https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/35q9z7/i_am_bill_nye_ceo_of_the_planetary_society_joined/ https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/35q9z7/i_am_bill_nye_...