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What To Do With Old Sails

June 24, 2024

Despite their exceptional durability and UV protection, every sail reaches the end of its life cycle at some point. When this happens, consider your options to reuse, repurpose, and recycle your sails instead of simply throwing them away. These three terms, "reuse," "repurpose," and "recycle," all represent a different approach for how you may bring new life to a well-used product. Our Director of Sustainability , Lara Poljsak, explains the differences below:

• Reusing - using the product again in its originally intended use.
• Repurposing - using the product in a way that is different from its originally intended use.
• Recycling involves processing the product to extract some—or all—of the original materials and fibers, which can be used again to create something new.

There are many options available to give your old sails new life. Below are a few avenues you can explore to determine what best fits your sails in their current condition and what is available to you in your area. You may also consider contacting the nearest Quantum Sails loft to enquire about dropping your sails off so our team can determine the best next step. 

Reusing a sail means using it again as it was originally intended—a sail! This can mean that the sail is used again on the same boat with some maintenance to improve durability, on the same type of boat but at a lower competitive level, or on a different type of boat with a recut of the sail. 

If you are ready to get a new sail, but your old one is still usable, you may sell or donate it to a local yacht club, marina, or another sailor. You may also reach out to your local Quantum loft , where we can check our own contacts and connections for someone who may be interested. 

Repurposing 

Repurposing a sail means using the sail again in a different way, with a different purpose. They are often remade into bags, shoes, and other accessories but can also be used as shade sails, shelter, etc. When choosing to donate your sail for a new purpose, we ask that you please consider how this new use will affect the environment in the long term. Sails are made from a combination of organic and synthetic fibers, which will eventually break down if left to the elements. Choosing an organization with experience working with sails and plans to use them responsibly is best. 

Bags and fashion accessories:

There is a large industry surrounding the repurposing of sails into fashion accessories. This space consists of large, well-known brands and small, local businesses that would appreciate receiving an old sail. Many companies provide specific instructions on their website for sail donation. If you have found one that does not, reach out to see your options! 

Old sails can also be repurposed as part of new furniture and decor, such as cushions, pillows, outdoor furniture, and lampshades. 

Shade sails:

Repurposed sails can be used to create temporary shade sails in common spaces. Contact your local yacht clubs and marinas to see if they can use your sails. 

Sometimes, old sails are donated to be used as shelter. While the humanitarian aspect of this action is great, the environmental effects can be less positive. Despite our sails' durability and UV protection, it is normal for old sails to lose those qualities and begin to disintegrate after years of sun, water, and wind exposure. Using it as shelter would create constant exposure to those elements, and the sail would start to release small pieces of plastic, films, adhesives, and other fibers into the environment. Contact them to understand their processes if you want to donate through a foundation. 

Recycling the sail means processing the sails under high temperatures and/or high pressure to extract the original fibers and materials and separate them from resins and adhesives. The original materials and fibers could potentially be reused to create a new sail. 

Historically, there has not been a reliable method for recycling old sails. However, a promising recycling process is currently in development, and we hope for more options in the future. You can expect more details about this in a future Quantum Sustainability article. 

If you are ready to get a new set of sails and would like to dispose of the old ones or need some guidance on your options, reach out to your local Quantum Sails lof t . 

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Upcycling sails

Sails are strong and durable, made to withstand earth's toughest environments. their complex structures of a variety of materials means they aren't formally recycled or reused., what are sails made of.

Sails are made from a variety of materials, which vary across class of boat and type of sailing. From main sheets to jibs, genoa's, Code Zeros and kites, to racing sails and traditional canvas, sails have become highly engineered over the years to suit a range of boat designs as well as wind/weather conditions.

Examples of materials used to make sails are: 

Carbon Fibre

Whilst made of incredibly strong, light, flexible and durable materials, sails are not formally reused or recycled.

What can we do with old sails?

But sails can be given a second life.

Old and second hand sails can be recycled, as can a whole range of sail-related materials and products including sail bags and sailcloth. 

In many cases, old sails can be repurposed into 'new' sails for smaller boats, and can also be turned into everyday items such as bags, jackets, canvas and other lifestyle goods. 

But there’s so much more. Research into sailmaking is continually showing us that sails can be upcycled on a more industrial scale and repurposed into industries such as manufacturing, construction and automotive. 

This is where our platform starts. ReSail encourages all sailors to view used sails as a new resource, not as old waste, and we do this by providing a platform and locations for sailors to donate and drop-off old, used sails.

We’re working with a range of partners across the world to help us do just this.

How and where do you recycle old sails? 

Our  ReSail   platform shows you drop-off points around the world, where your old sails will be used to create new products. 

Many of our partners create lifestyle goods from old sails, from bags and deck chairs to interior pieces, whilst others make affordable, repurposed sailing parts. One of our latest partners is even exploring old sail fibres in new boat hulls! 

If you’d like more information or simply to chat to us in more depth about how to recycle your old sails or any project that you have then we’d love to hear from you. Just drop us a note via our contact form  

If you need old sails for your project, then come join our ReSail platform. Just see our Application form

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This article is about designs made from recycled sails such as lights, pillows, and other home decor.

What is the inspiration behind the designs?

The designs are inspired by the nautical theme and the eco-friendly trend of upcycling.

Where can I find the products mentioned in the article?

The products are available for purchase through the brands mentioned in the article or their respective websites.

Are the products in the article expensive?

The article does not mention specific prices for the products, but each brand has its own pricing strategy. However, upcycled products generally tend to be more expensive due to their unique and eco-friendly nature.

Are the designs featured in the article practical for everyday use?

Yes, the designs are functional and can be used for everyday purposes such as lighting, seating, and decoration.

Are the recycled sails used in the designs durable?

Yes, recycled sails are made from sturdy materials and have already withstood the wear and tear of sailing. Additionally, the designs are made by professional designers and craftsmen who ensure their durability.

Can I recycle the designs made from recycled sails?

Yes, the designs are made from already recycled materials and can be recycled again once they have reached the end of their usable life cycle.

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Yes, using designs made from recycled sails helps to reduce waste and conserve natural resources by reusing existing materials.

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Upcycling Your Sails

• By Heather Francis
• Updated: March 14, 2016

Upcycling is a bit of a buzzword these days, but the concept is nothing new to the cruising sailor. While ­traditional recycling involves breaking down used ­products to create new raw materials (think old water bottles made into a new fleece vest), upcycling refers to the creative reuse of an item without so much processing (more along the lines of a table made from an old door). To make it on the open ocean, you have to be creative and frugal. When time, space and resources are all under limitations, it is the “waste not, want not” attitude that often wins. We put the theory into practice after blowing out our mainsail, and before all was said and done, we had plenty of nifty new items — a boom tent, bug screen and tote bags — to show for it.

We ripped our main one dark and rainy night while heaved to off the Pacific island of Niue, waiting for enough light to make a safe approach. We jibed and I heard a soft tearing sound, like someone pulling apart well-worn Velcro. When I looked up, I found a small piece of the main hanging from the headboard, attached to the rest of the sail by only the leech line. It had ripped from leech to luff above the third reef point, and there was nothing to do but stow it until we were safely in port the next day. After we checked in, cleaned up and had a hot meal, I dug out my sewing machine and tackled the repair. I was able to fashion a patch out of Sunbrella, and our deeply scarred sail carried us another four months and 1,500 nautical miles until we stopped in Fiji for the season. Although my Band-Aid solution worked, it was obvious that it wasn’t a permanent fix; a new mainsail was definitely on the Christmas list.

After we trialed our new main to make sure it fit properly, I looked for a spot to store the old one, planning to keep the damaged sail as an emergency backup. All I found was the settee in the main saloon. Keeping it as a spare was not an option. The majority of the sail was in good condition; in fact, besides the patch job, there was very little wear. As I sat looking at the great heap of sail that threatened to take over the cabin, it occurred to me that it had already been upcycled; a sailmaker had cut down and customized a much larger sail for the previous owner. It seemed like a waste to throw away all that sailcloth just because we didn’t have space to store it. My mind began to churn with possibilities. If it was no longer a sail, what could it be turned into?

At the time we were on the hard for the cyclone season, and I was living aboard. The season is full of glaringly sunny days punctuated with heavy rainfall. Without the cooling insulation of water surrounding the keel, the cabin was hot and humid. When it rained, I spent my days cooped up inside, all the hatches dogged and the air fetid and still. Enough material sat in front of me to sew a boom tent and an awning for the foredeck. I would have shade from the sun, and only during the heaviest rainfall would I have to close the hatches. Life on the hard was starting to look a little easier.

Sails, like all equipment, eventually need to be replaced, but major damage doesn’t have to take the wind out of your sails forever. With a little imagination, not only can you get a return on your investment, but, more important, you can save most of the material from ending up in the landfill. Next time you’re ready to change out your old sails, consider giving them a second chance by sewing new life into them.

Made for the Shade

A boom tent is a basic ­rectangle, an easy project to start with. Here’s how I went about it:

• To determine the width of the boom tent, I measured the distance between the center of the boom and the bottom wire on the lifelines and multiplied by two. The length was simply the length of the boom itself. We have an aluminum toerail that I planned to use to tie and tension the tent once I laid it over the boom, but I needed strong points in the boom tent to attach the tie-downs.
• Starting from the tack, I measured the needed length along the luff of the sail. By incorporating the grommets that were at regular intervals along the luff (and removing the slugs), I already had strong points on one side of the boom tent to use for tie-downs.
• I measured the width of the tent out from the luff and marked a dot every foot or so. By connecting the dots with a straight edge, I had a cut mark for the other side of the tent.
• After double-­checking my measurements, I made the cut and hemmed the raw edge. This particular sail had a fairly flat cut, so I simply used the foot of the sail as the other short end, with the added bonus that the large grommet at the tack worked as a strong tie-down point.
• I now had three edges of my big rectangle complete. The clew had too much reinforcement to do much with (quite heavy and near impossible to sew), so I cut it off, effectively squaring off the fourth side.
• Instead of installing new grommets for tie-downs along this newly cut side, I simply cut off another length of luff from higher up on the sail, making sure the strip was wide enough that it would overlap by a few inches, and sewed it right along the edge, running three lines of stitches for strength and durability.

Playing the Angles

The awning for the foredeck was more of a triangle than a rectangle, but the theory was all the same. I planned to use the spinnaker pole as the support, and I needed tie-downs at the two outboard edges, as well as one fore and one aft on the centerline.

• Instead of working from a straight edge, this time I measured out from the center, drawing a capital I that was as tall as I wanted my awning long. This would be the centerline that ran along the pole.
• I measured and drew the top and bottom lines to the correct lengths, and then connected the four corners to create the outline of the awning.
• Since this was a much smaller piece of material, the tie-down attachments didn’t need to be quite as robust; a loop of strong webbing, well sewn at the corners, would be good enough.

We had been sleeping with a standard off-the-shelf mosquito net draped over the V-berth, but it wasn’t quite the right size. No matter how much tape I used to stick it up, the net came falling down after a few nights of tossing and turning. Instead of surrounding us with netting, I wanted to build a wall that enclosed the whole V-berth. It would have screen windows for airflow and a zipped door like a tent for easy access. Patterning and cutting the sailcloth was no problem, as I already had experience with dinghy chaps and the dodger/ bimini, but fitting the windows and zipper door so they fit tightly enough was a bit more challenging.

So I did what we all seem to do these days: I went online and watched a couple of how-to videos. I discovered the secret to sewing flawless windows in any project, and it made the whole endeavor much easier. The trick is to mark, tack and sew the screen and zipper on before making the cutout for the opening. It took a lot of double-­sided tape; the sailcloth was just too heavy for pins, and tape kept everything in place as I moved it between my work surface and the sewing machine. After everything was sewn in place, I carefully cut the opening, being sure not to cut or tear the screen. The zipper door went in the same way, just with the extra layer of the two-way zipper between the screen and the facing. The result was neat and professional. To hang my new screen-and-sailcloth wall, I screwed awning track to the cabin top and attached two lines to the hatch above. The screen takes less than five minutes to put up, rolls away for storage when not needed, and makes for a comfortable night’s sleep in even the buggiest anchorages.

While the sewing machine was hot, I whipped up a storage bag for the dinghy, both for the offseason and to protect it when we store it on passage, rolled up and strapped down with ratchet straps.

Tools For the Job

Most industrial-strength sewing machines with a walking foot can handle sailcloth and other heavy fabrics. Sailrite, Juki and Adler machines are popular options, as are older Pfaff and Singer models. The sewing machine you choose will depend on your budget, the projects you have in mind, and your available storage space. According to Sailrite’s Matt Grant, a straight stitch is strong enough for sailcovers and boom tents, but a zigzag stitch is important if you also plan to mend sails, as it distributes the stress better across overlapping seams.

Sun exposure for a given project will inform your choice of thread. “We use a 200-denier PTFE or Teflon thread because it’s impervious to UV or any chemicals, and lasts the life of the fabric or even longer,” says Mark Hood of Hood Marine Canvas and Training. V-92 polyester thread is also a good option, adds Grant. Jeff Serrie of Island Marine Canvas notes that nylon thread is less expensive, but should be reserved for interior upholstery projects that won’t have any UV exposure.

You’ll need a sharp-point needle in the 20- to 23-gauge range to punch through sailcloth. Increase the gauge if you’re planning to sew through more than a few layers. Serrie says you should use a heavier thread and increase the tension on your sewing machine when switching to a larger needle.

Sailcloth is tough stuff, so you’ll need a large, sharp pair of scissors to cut patterns. To get through multiple layers and reinforced panels, try a razor blade.

For over a decade Heather Francis traveled the world working on boats. She and her partner, Steve, have been sailing their Newport 41, Kate, full time since 2008. They are currently in the Solomon Islands. To follow their adventures, visit yachtkate.com.

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Reuse, repurpose, recycle old sails

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Despite their exceptional durability and UV protection, every sail reaches the end of its life cycle at some point. When this happens, consider your options to reuse, repurpose, and recycle your sails instead of simply throwing them away. These three terms, “reuse,” “repurpose,” and “recycle,” all represent a different approach for how you may bring new life to a well-used product. Quantum Sails Director of Sustainability, Lara Poljsak, explains the differences.

Recycling involves processing the product to extract some, or all, of the original materials and fibers, which can be used again to create something new. There are many options available to give your old sails new life. Below are a few avenues you can explore to determine what best fits your sails in their current condition and what is available to you in your area.

Reusing a sail means using it again as it was originally intended, a sail! This can mean that the sail is used again on the same boat with some maintenance to improve durability, on the same type of boat but at a lower competitive level, or on a different type of boat with a recut of the sail. If you are ready to get a new sail, but your old one is still usable, you may sell or donate it to a local yacht club, marina, or another sailor. – Full story

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“repurposing” Sailboat Sails VS Throwing them in the Landfill

In our quest for a more sustainable future, finding ways to “repurpose” Sailboat Sails and reuse materials that are typically thrown away is crucial. Sailboat Sails, are one such product that often ends up in landfills. However, with a bit of creativity and commitment to environmentally friendly practices, Sailboat Sails can be given a new lease on life. By “repurposing” Sailboat Sails you will keep the planet just a little bit cleaner.

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Sailboat sails are typically made from materials such as Dacron, nylon, or polyester, which are not biodegradable. When these sails are discarded in landfills, they contribute to long-term environmental pollution, occupying valuable landfill space and potentially releasing harmful chemicals into the soil and water. Additionally, the production of new sails consumes significant energy and resources, further exacerbating environmental issues.

The Benefits of “repurposing” Sailboat Sails

• Environmentally Friendly : “repurposing” sailboat sails helps reduce the environmental impact associated with landfill waste. By finding new uses for these materials, we minimize waste and conserve resources, making it an environmentally friendly choice.
• Efficient Reuse : “repurposing” promotes the efficient reuse of existing materials, extending their lifecycle and reducing the need for new production. This approach aligns with sustainable practices by conserving resources and minimizing the demand for new materials.
• Cost-Effective : “repurposing” sailboat sails can save money by reducing disposal costs and providing inexpensive or free materials for new projects. This cost-effective approach benefits both individuals and businesses.

Creative Ways to “repurpose” Sailboat Sails

The durability and versatility of sailboat sails make them excellent candidates for “repurposing” in various innovative ways:

• Outdoor Shelters and Awnings : Sailboat sails can be repurposed into outdoor shelters, awnings, or canopies. Their strong, weather-resistant fabric provides excellent protection from the elements, making them ideal for camping, picnics, or backyard gatherings.
• Bags and Accessories : Sailboat sails can be transformed into durable and stylish bags, backpacks, or other accessories. Their unique material and history add a nautical touch to these items, making them both functional and fashionable.
• Furniture Covers and Cushions : The strong fabric of sailboat sails can be repurposed into furniture covers or cushions, perfect for outdoor furniture. Their durability ensures they will last through many seasons of use.
• Home Decor : Sailboat sails can be creatively used to make home decor items such as curtains, room dividers, or wall art. Their unique texture and patterns can add a coastal or nautical theme to any room.

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NASA spacecraft captures 1st photo of its giant solar sail while tumbling in space

Don't worry, it's doing fine.

On April 23, NASA launched a solar sail protype to orbit around our planet — a piece of technology that could very well revolutionize the way we think about spacecraft propulsion. Then, on Aug. 29, the agency confirmed this sail successfully unfurled itself in outer space. Yet, we still didn't have official photographic evidence of this for some time. 

Now, as of Sept. 5, we indeed do. NASA has released the first image of the open solar sail , formally called the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System, and stated that the spacecraft from which the sail was released will continue to send back more footage and data as time goes on.

The image itself may seem a little confusing to make heads or tails of, and that's due in part to the fact that the spacecraft has been slowly tumbling in space. The tumble is happening because, as NASA explains in a statement , the spacecraft didn't undergo any attitude control post-deployment. This behavior is therefore expected, the team says. Operators will implement attitude control and stabilize the spacecraft after collecting enough data to paint a picture of how the sail and the composite booms holding it together are doing. Hopefully, we'll get some easier-to-decode images after stability is achieved. But, in the meantime, let's talk about what we can actually see in this image.

As NASA says in the statement, it's important to first remember there are four wide-angle cameras in the center of the spacecraft anchoring the sail. 

Near the bottom of the image, one camera view shows the "reflective sail quadrants supported by composite booms" while at the top of the photo, we can see the back surface of one of the craft's solar panels. Most spacecraft are lined with solar panels because that's how they power themselves up: with sunlight.

"The five sets of markings on the booms close to the spacecraft are reference markers to indicate full extension of the sail," the statement says. "The booms are mounted at right angles, and the solar panel is rectangular, but appear distorted because of the wide-angle camera field of view."

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The success so far of this mission is pretty awesome because solar sail technology is an incredibly impressive concept both in practice and in theory. Basically, it takes advantage of how photons, which are light particles, have the ability to impart pressure on an object despite being massless. 

A solar sail looks like a flat sheet of material (not unlike a normal sail) and it can get quite large. In the case of NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System, the sail is pretty much a square half the size of a tennis court at approximately 860 square feet (80 square meters). Most importantly, these sails can hypothetically be attached to spacecraft of any sort while sunlight particles beat down on their material.

Thus, like a sailboat on Earth is a vehicle propelled by the pressure of wind hitting its sail, a solar-sail-craft in space is one propelled by the pressure of sunlight hitting its sail. Not only would this mean a solar-sailing spacecraft can cut down on fuel necessities, but, theoretically, it should be able to reach very high speeds because it can attain fuel-less acceleration on an indefinite timescale.

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However, the story can't reach such an epic finale without chapter one — and that's sort of where we are. Well, maybe chapter two or three because this new solar sail system isn't the first to be launched. The Japanese spacecraft Ikaros is responsible for the first successful solar sail deployment in 2010, and there have been a handful of other solar-sailing adventure attempts since then. 

Still, the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System will make its mark in propulsion history. The next step for the team (after stabilizing the spacecraft and analyzing its flight dynamics) is to begin maneuvering the spacecraft in orbit. Meanwhile, you can try spotting the sail for yourself, in a fun turn of events. Ironically, the spacecraft's unstable trajectory right now makes it nice and shiny for anyone hoping to catch a glimpse it zooming across the night sky.

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Learning to sail is a breeze with Sail Sand Point on Lake Washington

It's hard not to smile when you step aboard a boat. The water, the breeze — it inspires a sense of joy.

And just about anyone can experience the magic of sailing at Sail Sand Point .

"Sail Sand Point is a 501c3 non-profit community sailing center. We have a mission of making sailing and small boats accessible to people of all ages, background and abilities," said Seth Muir, executive director of Sail Sand Point.

Located in Magnuson Park, on the north end of Lake Washington, Sail Sand Point offers a myriad of different programs, from youth camps to racing teams, rentals to boat storage. They also work with 25 different community partners to get as many folks as possible out on the water.

"All of this is done at the lowest cost in Seattle," said Muir. "There's an opportunity to trade volunteer hours for any of our services. We give away $50,000 in scholarships every year. So, there's no reason why anyone who wants to learn how to sail and get involved in what I believe is the best game in town can't do it here."

One of Sail Sand Point's most popular offerings is its Adult 101 class. It's designed for nautical newbies, like me, to learn the basics.

"Usually, in two days, somebody can learn how to sail, and in as little as two hours, if they're experienced and have some water skills. The concepts you're going to learn are pretty simple. With good equipment, some patience and some balance, anyone can learn how to sail," said Muir.

During my visit, I headed out on the water with Nora Gallogly, the sailing director at Sail Sand Point. A native of Rhode Island, Gallogly has worked on boats on both the east and west coast. She tells me the stretch of water where Sail Sand Point is located is perfectly suited for new sailors.

"The water gets warmer in the summer. It's a 70-degree water in the summer. The breeze likes to fill in during the afternoon from the north. So, it's a really consistent place, and it's just a really great community. We've got kids hanging out on the pier and lots of renters coming through. People like to come back," said Gallogly.

On our voyage, Gallogly did most of the heavy lifting, but I did help with steering a pair of maneuvers called tacks and jibes, where the sail switches sides, allowing the boat to move in a different direction. More than anything, though, what I noticed was just how peaceful it was on the water. The wind kicked up just in time to push us along the water at a steady clip.

Sailing is a sensory experience. It's relaxing and requires focus, and though I would certainly need to take some actual classes before feeling comfortable on my own, it wasn't hard to see why people fall in love with this sport.

"Sailing is empowering because you're operating a machine. Kids as young as eight years old will be sailing across the lake here. They're not going to be able to drive anything else for a very long time. So, there's that empowering sense of I can control this thing, but there's also so many dynamic factors that are out of your control," said Muir. "You need to be able to adjust and those soft skills, that adaptability, that flexibility, that problem solving, there's no other laboratory like a boat for developing those skills. And it's fun."

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NASA's newly unfurled solar sail has started 'tumbling' end-over-end in orbit, surprising observations show

A NASA spacecraft erected a large, foil solar sail in orbit around Earth last week, after a failed attempt days earlier. However, subsequent observations of the spacecraft show it is "tumbling or wobbling" through space, which may have also impacted its trajectory around our planet.

A NASA spacecraft that recently unfurled a state-of-the-art solar sail in Earth orbit is "tumbling or wobbling" through space as it circles our planet, new observations show. NASA representatives told Live Science that the unusual motion was expected but did not explain exactly what is happening.

The Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) mission aims to test the efficacy of a new type of solar sail — a device potentially capable of propelling spaceships to faster-than-currently-available speeds using radiation pressure exerted by sunlight. Researchers hope that this type of technology could one day help propel humans to the edge of the solar system and beyond.

The ACS3 spacecraft consists of a roughly 860-square-foot (80 square meters) foil sail that, until recently, was tightly folded up within a microwave oven-size satellite, known as a CubeSat. The sail deploys from the small box using a novel series of folding booms, which are made from a new composite material that is 75% lighter and more resistant to solar radiation than the frames used in previous solar sails deployed by Russia, Japan, NASA and other private companies.

ACS3 was successfully launched into space on April 23 on board a Rocket Labs Electron Rocket that lifted off from the private company's launch pad in New Zealand. The CubeSat was positioned in a low-Earth orbit around 600 miles (965 kilometers) above our planet's surface, where it remained until scientists carried out the necessary preparations for the sail to be deployed.

The ACS3 team first attempted to unfurl the sail on Aug. 26 but abandoned the roughly 25-minute-long procedure after an "onboard power monitor detected higher-than-expected motor currents," Gizmodo previously reported . After addressing the issue, the sail was fully unfurled on Aug. 29, according to a statement from mission scientists at NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, California.

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Initial photos of the spacecraft from Earth — including a timelapse image of the sail streaking across the night sky above the Netherlands, taken by multidisciplinary scientist Marco Langbroek — confirmed that the sail had properly deployed. But soon after, observers began to notice something unusual.

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On Sunday (Sept. 1), Langbroek, who is currently a lecturer in space situational awareness at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, shared video footage of ACS3 repeatedly dimming and brightening as it passed over a satellite tracking station near Leiden. In an associated blog post , the researcher explained that the object went from being as bright as some of the brightest stars in the sky to being barely visible.

A video of the solar sail dramatically brightening over a 30-second period on Sept. 1 was also posted on X by user "mickeywzk."

The changes in brightness "indicates [the spacecraft] is now slowly tumbling or wobbling, on a timespan of minutes," Langbroek told Live Science in an email on Monday (Sept. 2). The spacecraft's orbital eccentricity, or path around our planet, has also shifted slightly since Aug. 30, which could potentially be linked to the tumbling motion, he added.

Staff at satellite-tracking company s2a systems also noticed an inconsistency in a light curve of ACS3 captured from a telescope at the company's base in Switzerland on Aug. 29, which showed the spacecraft performing a possible "slow rotation." However, at this early stage, there was not enough evidence to fully support the wobbling hypothesis.

"We cannot directly confirm Dr. Langbroek's observations, but consider his conclusion to be quite plausible," s2a systems managing director Roger Spinner told Live Science in an email on Tuesday (Sept. 3).

On Wednesday (Sept. 4), NASA representatives confirmed to Live Science that the spacecraft is indeed spinning. "The spacecraft is currently tumbling as part of a planned sail deployment sequence," Jasmine Hopkins, a public affairs specialist for NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate, told Live Science via email.

NASA representatives didn't reveal any additional information about the tumbling motion or deployment sequence. However, Hopkins did note that the spacecraft's attitude control system (ACS) — a device controlling the orientation of a spacecraft relative to an inertial frame of reference — is currently offline.

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The ACS will be reengaged when the mission team is "satisfied with the tensioning of the sail," Hopkins added. But there was no indication of when this could be.

The solar sail could be visible to the naked eye as it passes across the night sky over the next few weeks — depending on how bright it is at the time.

If you want to try and see it for yourself, you can find a full list of potentially visible passes over the next 10 days on heavens-above.com (click the "all" button to see the list).

Harry is a U.K.-based senior staff writer at Live Science. He studied marine biology at the University of Exeter before training to become a journalist. He covers a wide range of topics including space exploration, planetary science, space weather, climate change, animal behavior, evolution and paleontology. His feature on the upcoming solar maximum was shortlisted in the "top scoop" category at the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Awards for Excellence in 2023. 

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NASA's Experimental Solar Sail Is Tumbling in Orbit

The agency claims it's all part of the plan..

A solar sail is designed to capture the tiny amounts of radiation pressure exerted by sunlight to propel a spacecraft to incredible speeds. The advantages are numerous: by acting like a sailing ship in space, a solar sail-powered spacecraft would be relatively simple in its construction and wouldn't rely on heavy and costly propellants.

That's why it was so exciting when NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) mission was deployed to put the concept to the test. The microwave-sized CubeSa unfurled its 860-square-foot sail in a low-Earth orbit on August 29 after launching into space on April 23.

Whether it's working properly in the week since is an open question, though. As a NASA spokesperson conceded to Live Science , the diminutive spacecraft has subsequently begun "tumbling or wobbling" in orbit. Its fate remains unknown, as the motion was reportedly expected.

In a recent blog post , Delft University of Technology space situational awareness lecturer Marco Lanbroek detailed how he observed ACS3 repeatedly dimming and brightening from a satellite tracking station, suggesting it was "tumbling or gyrating."

"The brightness variation could be suggestive of a slow tumble or wobble (a gyration around an axis) that must have been initiated after August 29, when it appeared more steady," he wrote. "There might be other explanations though."

"It will be interesting to see whether it stabilizes again over the next days," Langbroek wrote.

Satellite tracker s2a systems corroborated Lanbroek's findings, noticing a possible "slow rotation."

"We cannot directly confirm Dr. Langbroek's observations, but consider his conclusion to be quite plausible," the Swiss company's managing director Roger Spinner — yes, that's really his name — told Live Science in an email.

NASA engineers, though, say it's all part of the plan.

"The spacecraft is currently tumbling as part of a planned sail deployment sequence," NASA public affairs specialist Jasmine Hopkins told Live Science .

Before it successfully unfurled its massive sail, ACS3 already encountered some difficulties. During an initial attempt, the sail paused after "onboard power monitor detected higher than expected motor currents," according to an August 26 NASA update . "Communications, power, and attitude control for the spacecraft all remain normal while mission managers work to understand and resolve the cause of the interruption by analyzing data from the spacecraft."

While ACS3 isn't from the first solar sail to be deployed in Earth's orbit, NASA is hoping to test an extremely light composite material that makes up the solar sail's folding booms.

By lowering the spacecraft's mass and making it more resistant to solar radiation, the agency is hoping to bring the concept of low-cost solar sail missions into deep space closer to reality.

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NASA's solar sailing spacecraft is tumbling – but that's part of the plan

Who needs fuel – or even engines – when you could use the sun to push a spacecraft along.

NASA has announced its experimental ACS3 solar-sailing spacecraft is working as expected, after it was spotted tumbling in the night sky.

The 80 m 2 (860 sq ft) Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) successfully spread its sails last week. The spacecraft uses pressure produced by solar radiation to move – doing away with conventional rocket propellant. NASA is testing the sail in the hope that its design, and the materials used, are viable for future vessels.

As the boffins put it:

NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System, or ACS3, technology demonstration uses composite materials – or a combination of materials with different properties – in its novel, lightweight booms that deploy from a CubeSat. Data obtained from ACS3 will guide the design of future larger-scale composite solar sail systems that could be used for space weather early warning satellites, near-Earth asteroid reconnaissance missions, or communications relays for crewed exploration missions.

Questions were raised this week after the instrument – which launched in April and is now in Earth's orbit – was observed to be slowly tumbling, gyrating, or wobbling.

NASA's Langley Research Center assured the public that's neither unusual nor worrying.

"Our Solar Sail System is sailing around Earth, slowly tumbling as expected while the mission team characterizes its boom and sails," the agency explained Thursday.

You can, we're told, track the craft from NASA's app .

Engineers at NASA's Langley Research Center work on an unfurled Advanced Composite Solar Sail System's solar sail – Click to enlarge. Source: NASA

The first probe to use solar radiation pressure as a major means for orientation during flight was NASA's 1970s-era Mariner 10 , which caught sunlight on its solar panels and high-gain antenna. ACS3 is using vastly larger composite sails to do this – and hopefully far more efficiently.

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NASA is not alone in pursuing solar sails. Japan's JAXA managed a Venus flyby in 2010 using solar sails. And the Planetary Society executed an unfurling in 2019.

It's not ACS3's sails that are of most interest: the booms on which they hang are said to be "made from a polymer material that is flexible and reinforced with carbon fiber."

"This composite material can be rolled for compact stowage, but remains strong and lightweight when unrolled. It is also very stiff and resistant to bending and warping due to changes in temperature," according to NASA.

"The ACS3 technology demonstration will also test an innovative tape-spool boom extraction system designed to minimize jamming of the coiled booms during deployment."

Coiled components matter, because they mean items with large surface area can be packed into the small volume of spacecraft, making them easier to launch. ®

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