Scientists Develop Plasma Thruster to Destroy Space Junk

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Scientists Develop Plasma Thruster to Destroy Space Junk
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Scientists at Tohoku University have developed a powerful bidirectional plasma thruster inspired by fusion reactor technology, capable of decelerating and removing space junk from low-Earth orbit more efficiently, potentially helping to prevent catastrophic orbital congestion.

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