The team behind the mission is hoping that the bent boom does not hinder the remainder of the mission.
Since its launch, however, things have not been smooth sailing for the experimental mission.
The missions initial flight phase is designed to last for two months.
The spacecraft continues to tumble in space after its booms and solar sail were deployed.NASA
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Four cameras aboard the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft show the four reflective sail quadrants supported by composite booms. The in the boom pictured in the left corner of the bottom left image has a slight bend. Credit: NASA
