including microgravity conditions that simulate space. ・Refining the design to ensure that the sail remains stable under high-intensity laser propulsion.

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Join our newsletter to get the latest military space news every Tuesday ... WASHINGTON – Difficulty acquiring propulsion systems, radiation-hardened components and laser communications systems ...