Magnetic Manipulation Could Remove Space Debris
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U.S. researchers have developed a technique to manipulate satellites and orbital debris magnetically for repair or removal. Using spinning magnets, a robot arm could stabilize a tumbling spacecraft or maneuver debris into decaying orbit without contact, the University of Utah researchers said. A...
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