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Planetary Radio

Solar Sail Ready for Liftoff

Airdate: Monday, November 15, 2004
Running Time: 00:28:50
Listen: Windows Media | MP3

After four years of planning, building and testing, Cosmos 1, the first solar sail spacecraft, is ready for Earth orbit. We cover the Nov. 9 press conference with Planetary Society Executive Director Lou Friedman and Ann Druyan, widow of Carl Sagan. Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin adds his thoughts in a special interview. Emily has a real Q&A cliffhanger, and Bruce joins the solar sail party with a new What's Up trivia contest.

Guests

• Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 Astronaut
• Ann Druyan
• Louis Friedman, Cosmos 1 Project Manager

Related Information

• Cosmos 1 Mission Homepage
• Launch Date Announcement for Cosmos 1