The Planetary Society's Light Sail project

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:benefits influence on future missions
valuable data collected
gptkbp:challenges funding and technology
gptkbp:collaborations engineers and scientists
various universities
gptkbp:communication radio signals
gptkbp:community_engagement educational outreach
gptkbp:community_support global community
gptkbp:controls attitude control system
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:The_Planetary_Society
gptkbp:education gptkb:STEM_education
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Light_Sail_1
gptkb:Light_Sail_2
gptkbp:future_plans further missions
gptkbp:goal demonstrate solar sailing technology
gptkbp:has_achievements successful deployment of sails
gptkbp:has_documentation extensive documentation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Planetary Society's Light Sail project
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Author
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for interstellar space
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:2019
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Space_X_Falcon_Heavy
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future technologies
gptkbp:mission solar sail mission
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 30 days
gptkbp:notable_achievement key milestones achieved
gptkbp:operational_status operational
gptkbp:partnerships gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:project gptkb:2015
ongoing
international recognition
regular updates
expand human exploration
planetary.org/lightsail
gptkbp:receives_funding_from crowdfunding
public donations
gptkbp:sailing_event 32 square meters
gptkbp:scientific_goals test solar radiation pressure
gptkbp:significance pioneering solar propulsion
gptkbp:succeeded_by successful
gptkbp:technology solar sails
gptkbp:weight around 5 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Light_Sail_2
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6