Plasma Propulsion System Could Help Remove Space Debris without Contact

Plasma propulsion system could help remove space debris without contact

Space has a trash problem, with defunct satellites, rockets, and smaller broken bits orbiting Earth at high speeds. The amount of space junk is only increasing, raising the risk of collision with active satellites and spacecraft, according to Kazunori Takahashi, associate professor in the Graduate School of Engineering at Tohoku University in Japan. Takahashi may have a solution, though.

New plasma propulsion system could clear space debris without touching it

Defunct satellites, old rocket parts, and thousands of fragments from past missions are rapidly filling Earth’s orbit These high-speed pieces of debris create a major threat to active satellites and spacecraft. With each new mission launched, the risk of collision increases, making space debris one of the biggest challenges for the future of space exploration and satellite communication. Creating a solution To address this escalating issue, a re…

Tohoku uni plasma propulsion breakthrough could help clean up space debris

Tohoku University has developed a plasma propulsion system that could revolutionise space debris removal and make Earth’s orbit safer.