Origami Space Planes: A Sustainable Solution to Space Debris
TL;DR
Researchers from the University of Tokyo propose using origami-inspired paper planes as a sustainable, low-cost solution for short-term missions and space debris mitigation in low Earth orbit, demonstrating their potential to burn up upon reentry and reduce environmental impact.
Topics:sciencescience-and-technology#origami#reentry#science-and-technology#space-debris#spacecraft#sustainability
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