07-25-2019, 03:08 PM
Lightsail 2 deployed its solar sail a few days ago. The reflective coating on the sail will make the cubesat slightly more visible. You’ll need excellent vision, but regular passes will occur over Puna the next 10 days.
TomK, if you have a moment to spare, would you please add any additional info you might have?
https://www.heavens-above.com/PassSummar...atid=44420&lat=19.6025&lng=-154.9416&loc=HPP&alt=-7&tz=UCT10
Will we fly to the stars with a lightsail?
https://gizmodo.com/lightsail-2-opens-it...1836672062
TomK, if you have a moment to spare, would you please add any additional info you might have?
https://www.heavens-above.com/PassSummar...atid=44420&lat=19.6025&lng=-154.9416&loc=HPP&alt=-7&tz=UCT10
Will we fly to the stars with a lightsail?
https://gizmodo.com/lightsail-2-opens-it...1836672062
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