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Laser propulsion February 19, 2016 6:50 pm RL

http://www.deepspace.ucsb.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/A-Roadmap-to-Interstellar-Flight-15-d.pdf

http://www.deepspace.ucsb.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/A-Roadmap-to-Interstellar-Flight-15-d.pdf

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCDuAiA6kX0

  • How do you keep the lasers focussed on the sail? by ER 2016-02-20 06:35:10
    • wouldn't be easy by RL 2016-02-20 08:16:45
      • The reflected light from the sail wouldn't be much help. by ER 2016-02-20 11:05:45

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