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Science · Space exploration · published 2026-09-02 · via ScienceDaily

Relativistic Drag Could Limit Laser-Driven Solar Sails

Solar sails propelled by powerful lasers could reach speeds up to 75% of light speed, but new research shows scattered photons may generate drag at that velocity. This relativistic effect presents an unexpected obstacle for interstellar propulsion.

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