NASA’s new solar sail spacecraft, ACS3, could revolutionise space travel.
Launched in April, the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System has now opened its large, seven-meter-long solar sails while orbiting Earth. Unlike traditional rockets that use fuel, this spacecraft is powered by sunlight, similar to how a sailboat uses wind.
The ACS3 satellite is about the size of a microwave and is equipped with four solar sails that propel it forward. NASA is testing this renewable energy technology to see if it can be used for future missions. The spacecraft is orbiting at a height more than twice as far as the International Space Station, and NASA engineers will be checking its performance over the coming weeks.
The solar sail works by capturing energy from the Sun’s rays, making it an eco-friendly alternative for space travel. The ACS3 also has cameras so scientists can monitor its progress. You can even track its journey using NASA’s free app to spot it in the night sky!
wow I was born in australian
I hate dumb spiders🕷⚔😵
Australian spiders are invading New Zealand
I think it is weird finding a spider that is supposed to be in Australia but found in NZ.
I have gotten bitten by one of these spiders before it wasn’t bad all I had to do was get some cream from the office because I got bit at school my tummy did hurt a little bit for a while but other then that they are not that bad
I like it why did it get here it but how did it get here and