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May 30, 2015
Solar Sail Spacecraft Contact Restored After Software Glitch Paused CommunicationsAfter a successful launch into orbit aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket out of Cape Canaveral, The Planetary Society’s LightSail™ spacecraft went silent after two days of communications. The solar sailing spacecraft test mission, a precursor to a 2016 mission, has now resumed contact after a suspected software glitch affected communications.
May 26, 2015
Bill Nye & The Planetary Society Issue LightSail™ Test Mission UpdateAfter a successful launch into orbit aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket out of Cape Canaveral, The Planetary Society’s LightSail™ spacecraft went silent after two days of communications.
May 20, 2015
Bill Nye & Planetary Society Celebrate LightSail™ Spacecraft Test LaunchThe Planetary Society’s citizen-funded LightSail™ spacecraft has launched into orbit aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
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