单词 | solar sail |
释义 | > as lemmassolar sail solar sail n. a surface designed to utilize the pressure of solar radiation to provide the propulsive force for a spacecraft to which it is attached. ΘΚΠ society > travel > air or space travel > a means of conveyance through the air > spacecraft > parts of spacecraft > [noun] > devices using solar radiation light sail1958 paddle1959 solar sail1960 solar paddle1962 1960 Aeroplane 99 693/1 Another interesting concept which has not yet really undergone feasibility determination is that of the solar sail. With this device, a space ‘ship’ may some day be able literally to sail through interplanetary space. 1978 Listener 6 July 13/3 The ‘solar sail’ makes space travel in the inner solar system very cheap. < as lemmas |
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