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IN A NUTSHELL 🛰️ Thousands of pieces of space debris clutter low-Earth orbit, posing risks to future space missions. 🔬 Tohoku University scientists develop a plasma thruster using fusion reactor technology to clear debris. 🚀 The bidirectional plasma thruster shows promise in decelerating large debris in low-Earth orbit. 🌌 Successful debris removal could revolutionize space exploration and ensure the sustainability …

“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Thousands of pieces of space junk are littering low-Earth orbit (LEO), potentially imperiling the future of human spaceflight. A new study highlights a novel idea to clean up this orbital mess using bidirectional plasma thrusters improved …

The debut mission of Northrop Grumman’s new jumbo cargo spacecraft didn’t go off without a hitch. The company’s first “Cygnus XL” freighter suffered a thruster issue in orbit early Tuesday morning (Sept. 16), two days after launching toward the International Space Station (ISS) atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. As a result, “the Cygnus XL will not arrive to the …

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 SpaceX introduces a new propulsion system to help maintain the International Space Station’s orbit. 🔧 The Dragon spacecraft’s trunk now features additional Draco thrusters for efficient reboost operations. 🌐 This mission marks a collaborative effort between NASA and commercial partners like SpaceX and Northrop Grumman. 📈 Future Dragon missions will further enhance the flexibility and capabilities …