Solar Forces, Indeed
In a recent In Orbit column (AW&ST June 6, p. 18), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Assistant Prof. Yuichi Tsuda is quoted as saying, “The sail met its intended acceleration of 100 meters/sec. . . .” Acceleration is measured in units of length divided by units of time squared. I am sure...
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