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Tomorrow morning launch of LightSail 2, the "light" space sail

It will demonstrate that solar-powered space navigation is possible -VIDEO

The launch of the LightSail 2 space sail, the "light sail" designed to demonstrate how space propulsion is based on sunlight will take place at 5:30 am Italian time tomorrow. The sail will be taken into orbit by SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, which will also carry 24 satellites on behalf of the United States Defense. LightSail2, created after 14 years of research by the American The Planetary Society, will...

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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
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