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[–] plantfanatic@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

In space…? Because that requires moving one part while the others stationary…. The friction from generating power would spin the rest of the satellite, or would need to expend power to resist it.

Windmills have used sails as fins for long time lol, its nothing new, im trying to get you think critically here.