A solar sail includes a bus and a plurality of separate movable vanes coupled to the bus. Each movable vane includes a reflective surface for generating solar radiation pressure and propel the solar sail in space. Each vane may be movable relative to the bus in a fully deployed configuration such that an amount of thrust generated by solar radiation pressure on each vane is controllable.


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    Title :

    SOLAR SAIL FOR ORBITAL MANEUVERS


    Additional title:

    SONNENSEGEL FÜR ORBITALE MANÖVER
    VOILE SOLAIRE POUR MANOEUVRES ORBITALES


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2022-02-09


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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