NASA's CubeSat Solar Sail Successfully Unfurls in Orbit

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024

NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) has successfully deployed from Rocket Lab's Electron kick stage into low Earth orbit. The mission, which utilizes sunlight for propulsion, is a key demonstration of next-generation solar sail technology. Following deployment, the Solar Sail CubeSat will power up and begin its initial communication attempts with ground control. These effort