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Definition of Solar sail
1. Noun. (space science) A sail-like structure on a spacecraft consisting of enormous ultrathin mirrors, propulsion being achieved by the radiation pressure of light from a star or laser. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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1. Noun. (space science) A sail-like structure on a spacecraft consisting of enormous ultrathin mirrors, propulsion being achieved by the radiation pressure of light from a star or laser. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com