In a bid to tackle the escalating problem of space debris, a Japan-based startup is making waves with its efforts to utilize ground-based laser beams to remove minuscule space fragments.
With the exponential growth of space-related activities globally, the threat posed by space debris originating from defunct satellites and rocket bodies has prompted innovative solutions.
The company, EX-Fusion, distinguishes itself with an innovative approach by utilizing its arsenal of laser technology, originally designed for fusion power, to effectively deal with the challenge of space debris.
Collaborating with Australian contractor EOS Space Systems, the startup is set to install a high-powered laser in an observatory situated outside Canberra.
According to the Asia Nikkei, the mission is divided into two phases. In the initial stage, the laser will be employed to track space debris measuring less than 10 centimeters. This presents a significant challenge, as such small fragments are notoriously difficult to target from the ground using lasers.
www.eurasiantimes.com/space-station-japan-works-new/
For over 50 years we’ve been rocketing more and more objects
into low Earth orbit. That could soon turn another environment into an unusable junkyard of space waste. With increasing reliance on satellites, outer space needs urgent attention and cleanup solutions.
h/t Laserz