- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- August 7th, 2010
Ikaros Steers Using Sunlight Alone
The solar sail is the first to do so
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 22nd, 2010
First-Ever Solar Sail Successful
The spacecraft was developed by JAXA
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 21st, 2010
Successful Launch for JAXA's Venus Mission
A prototype solar sail was also delivered to space
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 17th, 2010
Japanese Venus-Bound Mission Launches Today
The rocket carries and orbiter and a solar sail demonstrator
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 13th, 2010
JAXA to Launch Venus-bound Satellite Next Week
A solar-powered sail prototype will be launched as well