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Planetary Radio

From Russia With Love: A Solar Sail Update

Airdate: Sunday, July 20, 2003
Running Time: 00:26:54
Listen: Windows Media | MP3

Cosmos One project director Louis Friedman calls from Russia, where he is checking progress on the world's first solar sail. He also announces the sail's participation in New York City's Centennial of Flight celebration. Emily Lakdawalla looks for tectonic activity on Earth's neighbors. Bruce Betts brings us even closer to Mars, and a new trivia contest.

Guests

• Louis Friedman, Project Director of Cosmos 1, the first solar sail

Related Information

• Cosmos 1, The First Solar Sail
• Martian Dust Storm Movie
• The Plate Tectonics Website
• U.S. Geological Survey, Plate Tectonics