Solar Sails

Part I: Space Engines: Past and Present.- A Historical Introduction to Space Propulsion.- The Rocket: How It Works in Space.- Rocket Problems and Limitations- Non-Rocket-In-Space Propulsion.- The Solar-Sail Option: From the Oceans to Space.- Part II: Space Mission by Sail.- Principles of Space Sailing.- What Is a Space Sailcraft?- Sails vs. Rockets.- Exploring and Developing Space by Sailcraft.- R...