Laser-Powered Lightsails for High-Speed Space Travel Developed

Posted: 2025-04-13 20:12:13 UTC

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Researchers have created scalable, ultra-thin lightsails that use laser-driven radiation pressure to enable high-speed space travel.

Scalable lightsail technology

Laser-driven radiation pressure propulsion

High-speed space travel