The solar sail currently being tested is 861 square feet. However, it’s thought that sails actually used for spaceships could be up to 25 times bigger. Testing the motors and controls, as well as how the sail maneuvers in space on a small scale, can help the team determine what might need to be fixed or adjusted before a larger size is implemented.
Because of the way the solar sail is wobbling, people should be able to see it from space, even without a telescope. However, it will take a bit of luck, as it depends on how bright the sail is, which is largely based on the way it is facing in space at any given moment. There are calculations available on sites like Heavens Above, which are trying to provide estimates for when it will be visible based on the solar sail’s current movements.
Source: Heavens Above
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