Sailing to the Stars

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If there is one small bright spot in this SNAFU, it is that the cause of the evident failure was the booster failure of the Russian missil.
The solar sail is still a viable concept until evidence to the contrary is obtained.

[The Chap]

For those who wish to read further:

"Solar Sailing" - technology, dynamics and mission Applications.
Colin R. McInnes
ISBN 1-85233-102-X

Expensive but well worth the investment :)