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Mitigation & Design

Risk of Hydrazine Use Following Freeze–Thaw Exposure

NASA warns of freeze–thaw hazards in hydrazine propulsion systems; prevention and controlled recovery protocols issued.

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Mitigation & Design

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

Novel plasma engine harvests thin air in VLEO for propulsion and natural end-of-life disposal.

""space debris"" - Goo
Mitigation & Design

Aluminium eggshells take on space debris with nearly 65% impact reduction - AL Circle

Novel aluminium eggshell structures cut space debris impact damage by 65%, advancing spacecraft protection.

""space debris"" - Goo
Mitigation & Design

Debrief: Will More Space Debris Mean Spacecraft Need Tougher Shielding? - Aviation Week

Rising debris density prompts debate on whether spacecraft need enhanced shielding and protective design standards.

""space debris"" - Goo
Mitigation & Design

Orbital data centers face a space debris problem they can't solve - qz.com

Orbital data centers introduce unresolved space debris risks that existing mitigation cannot fully manage.

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