Using Sunlight to Propel Spaceships

The video explores the concept of solar sails, which use light from the sun to propel spacecraft. It delves into the physics of photons, explaining how they can transfer momentum despite being massless. The video discusses radiation pressure and its use in stabilizing spacecraft like Mariner 4 and the Kepler Space Telescope. It highlights upcoming missions using solar sails, such as Light Sail 1 and NASA's Near Earth Asteroid Scout. The video concludes by encouraging viewer support through Patreon.

Describe the significance of the Kepler Space Telescope's use of radiation pressure.

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What are the future missions planned that will utilize solar sails?

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