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Tiny 'metajets' could use light to steer sails for interstellar travel

Minuscule silicon wafers propelled by lasers could be used to steer light sails, helping them travel beyond the solar system

Source New Scientist AI Summary Updated May 10, 2026

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Minuscule silicon wafers propelled by lasers could be used to steer light sails, helping them travel beyond the solar system

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