LightSail is currently out of range until 2:26 a.m. EDT Monday. Ground control teams at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Georgia Tech will begin transferring the spacecraft’s images from its cameras to flight system. A full-resolution image will be downloaded shortly thereafter.

In the meantime, radio operators around the world are encouraged to listen for LightSail and submit data (details can be found at the bottom of our Mission Control page), which could be invaluable in helping determine the spacecraft’s status before tomorrow morning's overflights. Two ground-based observatories will also be attempting to image the spacecraft, and amateur astronomers are encouraged to participate. The spacecraft’s current estimated position, along with details for radio trackers, can be found on our mission control page. All photographs and radio data can be submitted to [email protected]

LightSail Viewing Tips

Interested in catching a glimpse of LightSail as it soars across the sky? Here are a few viewing tips:

Our Mission Control Center predicts the next time LightSail will fly over your current location. Predictions are based on your device’s current location. If you’d like to specify a different spot, head over to N2YO.com and click “Set your custom location.” You’ll need to create a free account.