Spacecraft data has confirmed successful deployment of the futuristic technology.
  • LarmyOfLone@lemm.ee
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    2 months ago

    Oh wow interesting. So using LCD is more efficient in weight than using motors to tilt the sails? Or maybe the advantage is not having to counter any sail movement with gyroscopes… which cost energy too.

    • Cocodapuf@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      Or maybe the advantage is not having to counter any sail movement with gyroscopes… which cost energy too.

      I think you nailed it right there.