Light Sail Program

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:awards various space exploration awards
gptkbp:challenges deployment and navigation
space debris navigation
gptkbp:collaborations international partnerships
various universities
gptkbp:collection solar radiation pressure measurements
gptkbp:community engagement with researchers
gptkbp:community_engagement educational outreach
high public interest in solar sailing
gptkbp:community_involvement volunteer contributions
school and community programs
gptkbp:community_support global space enthusiasts
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:The_Planetary_Society
gptkbp:education inspiring future scientists
gptkbp:features foldable solar sails
gptkbp:feedback positive feedback from supporters
gptkbp:future_plans exploration of solar wind propulsion
further solar sail missions
interstellar travel using solar sails
gptkbp:goal demonstrate solar sailing technology
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Pasadena,_California
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Light Sail Program
gptkbp:indication solar sailing capabilities
gptkbp:innovation new materials for sails
gptkbp:inspiration science fiction and exploration
gptkbp:is_a_resource_for available for educators
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of demonstrations at events
gptkbp:is_explored_in advancing solar propulsion technology
gptkbp:is_influenced_by influencing future spacecraft designs
gptkbp:launch_date May 20, 2019
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Space_X_Falcon_Heavy
gptkbp:legacy pioneering solar sailing technology
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage by science media
gptkbp:mission solar sail demonstration
successful deployment of solar sail
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 1 month
gptkbp:notable_achievement successful sail deployment
gptkbp:objective test solar sail propulsion
gptkbp:operational_status completed
gptkbp:part_of The Planetary Society's initiatives
gptkbp:partnerships NASA and other space agencies
gptkbp:project gptkb:Bill_Nye
several years of development
other solar sail missions
gptkbp:publishes scientific papers on results
gptkbp:receives_funding_from crowdfunding
gptkbp:seating_capacity Light Sail 2 spacecraft
gptkbp:specifies lightweight materials used
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Light_Sail_2
gptkbp:technology solar sails
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Planetary_Society
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4