Researchers propose zapping space debris with laser
A research team that includes UC Irvine proposes using a laser mounted on the International Space Station to zap threatening space debris.
April 23, 2015
Day: April 23, 2015
Researchers propose zapping space debris with laser
Planet Earth is surrounded. Thousands of tons of dangerous space debris circles in low orbit, threatening serious damage, even death, if any were to strike the International Space Station. A proposal by a research team that includes UC Irvine could be the answer. In a paper published Friday, April 24, the scientists describe a device […]
April 23, 2015