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China Uses Gravitational Slingshots to Rescue Two Satellites Stuck in Orbit for 123 Days
After a rocket malfunction left two satellites spiralling in the wrong orbit, Chinese engineers turned to gravitational slingshot manoeuvres for a 123-day rescue mission—successfully restoring them and advancing China's ambitions in space autonomy.
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Scientists Prove Space Solar Farms Work, Can Bring Clean Energy Back To Earth
UK researchers suggest the feasibility of creating affordable, lightweight space solar panels for energy generation.
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China Says Earth-Bound Tiangong-1 Space Lab Will Offer 'Splendid' Show
At an altitude of 60-70 kilometres, the Tiangong-1 debris will begin to turn into "a series of fireballs", which is when people on the ground will "see a spectacular show."
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China Uses Gravitational Slingshots to Rescue Two Satellites Stuck in Orbit for 123 Days
After a rocket malfunction left two satellites spiralling in the wrong orbit, Chinese engineers turned to gravitational slingshot manoeuvres for a 123-day rescue mission—successfully restoring them and advancing China's ambitions in space autonomy.
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Scientists Prove Space Solar Farms Work, Can Bring Clean Energy Back To Earth
UK researchers suggest the feasibility of creating affordable, lightweight space solar panels for energy generation.
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China Says Earth-Bound Tiangong-1 Space Lab Will Offer 'Splendid' Show
At an altitude of 60-70 kilometres, the Tiangong-1 debris will begin to turn into "a series of fireballs", which is when people on the ground will "see a spectacular show."
