Solar sailing

Solar sails have been in the dreams of many for decades, only more recently being proven as a viable technology for deep space exploration within our solar system and beyond. A solar sail is a large, reflective surface used as propulsion to carry a payload. When photons hit the surface, despite having no mass, they impart momentum to the entire vehicle. In the void of space, there is no resistance as there is on Earth, allowing a solar sail to continuously accelerate and achieve unimaginable speeds. By tilting the mirror, it is possible to navigate in different directions and steer the vehicle through the solar system.