Contactless Plasma System Aims to Clear Space Debris
TL;DR
Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a bidirectional plasma thruster with a magnetic cusp to safely and efficiently remove space debris by slowing it down until it re-enters Earth's atmosphere, demonstrating promising laboratory results that could improve space sustainability.
Topics:sciencescience-and-technology#bidirectional-plasma-thruster#plasma-propulsion#science-and-technology#space-cleanup#space-debris#takahashi
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