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Spacecraft and Technology

The Bruce Murray Space Image Library

Artist's depiction of IKAROS in space

Akatsuki and IKAROS on the launch pad

IKAROS self-portrait with Venus

DCAM2's view of IKAROS

Sing it, IKAROS!

Encouragement for everyone back home

IKAROS sail from DCAM2

IKAROS spacecraft from DCAM2

Successful sail deployment for IKAROS

IKAROS sail deployment

IKAROS sail spreading animation

IKAROS first stage deployment complete

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