The Breakthrough Starshot program aims to cross the immense distances to the nearest star in just decades. Using a high-powered laser to propel a reflective sail technology to relativistic speeds is their mission. The selection of sail material is key to its success as it must be lightweight while being able to withstand acceleration and … Continue reading "What Should Light Sails Be Made Out Of?"
What do Space Pirates use? Let’s use that.
I would guess that the solution is in the name. Why else would they be light sails if they weren’t made of light? Who’s running this program?
Pixels, I think.