LightSail 2 Enters Extended Mission Phase

摘要

On 25 June 2020, after 1 year in orbit, The Planetary Society's LightSail 2 spacecraft will complete its primary mission phase and will enter an extended mission phase. During its primary mission, LightSail 2 achieved its goals of demonstrating for the first time controlled solar sailing in a small spacecraft, raising the profile of solar sailing in the technical community and with the public as well as building excitement and engaging the public in space exploration.