Lasers could be used to zap orbital debris

Orbital debris is increasingly becoming a hazard to satellites and other spacecraft, which is why various groups have proposed concepts such as gas clouds, nets and sails for collecting it. While those approaches could capture larger objects, the problem of smaller pieces of debris – which whiz around the Earth like bullets – would remain. That's why an international group of scientists is developing a system that could shoot those bits down with a laser. .. Continue Reading Lasers could be used to zap orbital debris

Section: Space

Tags: Debris, International Space Station, Laser, RIKEN, Telescope

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