Solar sail

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005456",
  "term": "Solar sail",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A method of spacecraft propulsion that uses the radiation pressure from sunlight to generate thrust. Large, thin, reflective membranes are deployed to catch photons, which impart a small but continuous force. While providing low thrust, this propulsion system requires no propellant and can achieve high velocities over long durations, making it suitable for deep-space missions.",
  "synonyms": [
    "light sail",
    "photon sail"
  ],
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Sonnensegel",
    "es": "vela solar",
    "fr": "voile solaire"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/solar-sail/"
}