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Japan’s new plasma propulsion engine could deorbit space debris contact-free
This technology offers a solution to the continuous accumulation of space debris, such as defunct satellites and spent rocket stages.
Space has a trash problem, with defunct satellites, rockets, and smaller broken bits orbiting Earth at high speeds. The ...
Defunct satellites, old rocket parts, and thousands of fragments from past missions are rapidly filling Earth's orbit ...
Space.com on MSN
New space junk removal idea: Using ion engine exhaust to knock debris out of the sky
Over 14,000 pieces of junk are clogging up low Earth orbit, but this number could be reduced by a new invention that involves ...
Just like litter is a big problem on Earth, space junk is cluttering up outer space. To dispose of this junk, a researcher ...
The Daily Galaxy on MSN
Scientists Unveil Powerful New Ion Engine Solution That Could Finally Clean Up Space Junk
Space debris is a growing threat to satellites and missions, with over 14,000 pieces already cluttering low-Earth orbit. To ...
July 2, 2009 – Ad Astra Rocket Company has successfully demonstrated operation of its VX-200 plasma engine first stage at full power and under superconducting conditions in tests conducted today at ...
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