Sail Ho, Skipper!

Slashdot reports: The Planetary Society (home of SETI) is planning to launch the first Solar Sail Spacecraft, Cosmos 1, later this month. I think this is great! However, I am left wondering: If a sail driven spacecraft encounters a nuclear-powered spacecraft, who has the right-of-way? Sailboat Right-Of-Way Because of the slower speed and reduced maneuverability, sailboats are given a special position in the navigational rules, and their own set of rules between boats under sail. While the navigational rules give a vessel under sail right-of-way over a vessel under power, there are certain exceptions to the rule, and the rules should be studied. Tagged as space, technology, law