Japan has a remarkable idea for disposing of space junk and debris without the need to ever come into contact with it, which ...
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A Fusion-Reactor-Inspired Thruster Could Deorbit Space Junk
Contact systems physically make contact with the debris, such as by a net or a grappling hook, and slow the debris to a point where it can deorbit safely. This method faces the challenge that most ...
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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 ...
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