NASA Launches Advanced Composite Solar Sail System from New Zealand
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft launched |
| Location | Launched from New Zealand |
| Launch Vehicle | Rocket Lab's Electron rocket |
| Launch Time | 3:30 am IST |
| Orbit Altitude | 1,000 kilometers above Earth |
| Solar Sail Size | Approximately 80 square meters |
| Primary Objective | Demonstrate effectiveness of solar sail propulsion |
| Key Technology | Solar sail for propulsion using sunlight |
| Mission Significance | Cost-effective, sustainable space exploration |
| Expert Statement | Alan Rhodes, NASA's lead systems engineer, highlights limitless propulsion |