Stunning image of NASA's NanoSail-D, the first solar sail spacecraft in low Earth orbit, its 10 square meter sail unfurled against the backdrop of Earth. The sail glistens in sunlight, showcasing a remarkable feat of space exploration inspired by Johannes Kepler's 400-year-old vision.
Astronomy Picture from 28/01/2011
NanoSail-D
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110128.html
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