The $4 million USD attempt to place a solar space craft into orbit falls back to Earth due to mechanical failure.
Cosmos 1 Mission Ends Before It Begins
A booster rocket failure 83 seconds into the launch has prevented the solar sail mission from reaching orbit.
Failed Journey of the Cosmos 1
The Cosmos 1 blasted out of a Russian submarine yesterday but failed to reach orbit after rocket boosters shut off 83 seconds into the launch. Most fear the mission is over for the time being.
Cosmos-1 May Be Lost In Space
The solar sail craft launched on June 21 into orbit, but has not been detected yet by ground controllers.
Cosmos 1: Sailing On The Solar Winds
Methinks Long John Silver would be curious about this sailing expedition. Cosmos 1 stands ready to soar into history tomorrow as a sailing vessel to the stars powered by the stars. The experimental craft launches on Tuesday morning and if it works, will be the next great adventure into the stars.
Hoist the Solar Sails and Cast Off Cosmos 1
The Planetary Society and Cosmos Studios plan to sail the old-fashioned way: by the seat of their pants. The two groups put together a solar sail project and they plan to send it to the stars on Tuesday, June 21st, 2005, summer solstice. If this project flies, the next stop will be the “second star to the right and straight on til morning.”