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Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Interstellar solar sails hit a strange problem at 75% of light speed

Solar sails pushed by powerful lasers could reach incredible speeds, but relativity may eventually make the light itself work against them. At around 75% of the speed of light, scattered photons can begin creating drag, adding a surprising obstacle to interstellar travel.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/gUBS8lA

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