Space Travel 2.0 & Solar Sails with Les Johnson

CultureScape with Peter Pischke

I talk to Les Johnson, a NASA scientist and an expert on solar sails. Solar sails are thin, reflective sheets that can propel spacecraft using the pressure of sunlight. They have the potential to enable faster, cheaper, and greener space exploration. Les Johnson explains how solar sails work, their challenges and benefits, and some current and future projects. He also shares his passion and vision for sailing to the stars with this amazing technology. If you enjoyed this video, please like, share, and subscribe to my channel for more content on space and science. And don’t forget to check out Les Johnson’s books and website for more information on solar sails and other topics. Thank you for watching! Les Johnson Website: https://www.lesjohnsonauthor.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LesAuthor Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke Video Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard.