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Space/Science » in reply to Re: First solar sail fails to deploy

Are you sure, Raoul?

Jacob Samorodin — 7/20/2001 7:11:21 PM (archived)

What are you sources for this information?
And even if it is true, is it just
a minor setback, or is it the end of
solar-sail technology?

Jacob

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The whole thread (6 posts)

First solar sail launched last night - Larry J - 7/20/2001 1:51:24 PM
- Re: First solar sail fails to deploy - Raoul - 7/20/2001 4:06:00 PM
  - Are you sure, Raoul? - Jacob Samorodin - 7/20/2001 7:11:21 PM
    - Re: Are you sure, Raoul? - Raoul - 7/20/2001 7:35:48 PM
  - If anybody understands... - FrankC - 7/20/2001 9:56:31 AM
    - Re: If anybody understands... - Raoul - 7/20/2001 11:06:50 AM

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