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Scientists Unveil Powerful New Ion Engine Solution That Could Finally Clean Up Space Junk

Space debris is a growing threat to satellites and missions, with over 14,000 pieces already cluttering low-Earth orbit. To address this, Kazunori Takahashi, a researcher at Tohoku University in Japan ...
Space.com

New space junk removal idea: Using ion engine exhaust to knock debris out of the sky

Over 14,000 pieces of junk are clogging up low Earth orbit, but this number could be reduced by a new invention that involves ...
ExtremeTech

The first satellite powered entirely by ion engines is online

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New space junk removal idea: Using ion engine exhaust to knock debris out of the sky

Over 14,000 pieces of junk are clogging up low Earth orbit, but this number could be reduced by a new invention that involves a satellite using the plasma exhaust of its ion engine to knock dangerous ...