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The Planetary Society's LightSail 2 has officially raised its orbit by just shy of two miles using its solar sail.

Star Power

Solar sails could one day allow us to travel beyond the solar system.

"Solar Sail" Spacecraft Climbs Two Miles of Orbit Using Sun Power

The Planetary Society's LightSail 2 satellite has successfully unfurled its massive boxing ring-sized solar sail on Tuesday.

Come Solar Away

The boxing ring-sized sail will use pressure exerted by the Sun's radiation as a way to move through space.

LightSail 2 Spacecraft Officially Unfurls Massive Solar Sail

Crowdfunded spacecraft LightSail2 just snapped some incredible photos of the Earth days before it's planning to unfurl its solar sails.

Come Sail Away

LightSail 2 is flexing its muscles while getting ready to unfurl its massive solar sail.

Experimental Spacecraft LightSail 2 Snaps Amazing Photos

As LightSail 2 orbits Earth and explores the cosmos, people back home can track the progress of the solar sail and monitor its status through a new website.

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