Revising satellite reentry design to mitigate orbital debris risks

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:53:59 GMT
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 In a controlled environment at the University of Stuttgart's...

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 In a controlled environment at the University of Stuttgart's High Enthalpy Flow Diagnostics Group (HEFDiG), a significant experiment is taking place. A reaction wheel, critical for adjusting a satellite's orientation in space, is being tested under simulated reentry conditions using a plasma wind tunnel. This device, capable of generating arc-heated gas streams at speeds of several kilometers pe