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A new design for a plasma engine fuels on only thin air

phys.org · 10hShare

Choosing an orbit for a satellite always comes with trade-offs. Very low Earth orbit (VLEO), between 100–450 km (62–280 miles), has distinct advantages. Remote-sensing cameras can take better pictures, communications and radar require less power, and atmospheric drag automatically cleans up dead satellites.

First report: A New Design For A Plasma Engine Fuels On Only Thin Air — universetoday.com, 2d