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Silas specializes in the iterative refinement of orbital elements and the software algorithms used for collision risk mitigation. He breaks down the influence of non-conservative forces on the decay of defunct payloads.
Tracking satellites requires a deep understanding of Earth's shape, the Moon's gravity, and even the pressure of sunlight to prevent collisions in space.
Space is getting crowded with old junk, but a new generation of 'janitor' satellites is using ion engines and Kevlar shells to clean up the mess safely.
Space is getting crowded with old junk, but new cleanup satellites using Kevlar-composite materials and precise math are starting to clear the way.
Tracking falling satellites isn't just guesswork; it's a complex science of atmospheric drag, solar pressure, and high-level math that keeps us safe on the ground.
Space is getting crowded with old junk moving at thousands of miles per hour. New cleanup satellites are using bulletproof materials and high-tech ion engines to sweep the sky and keep our orbital highways safe.
Handling the end of a satellite's life requires a deep understanding of atmospheric drag, solar pressure, and the lumpy gravity of Earth.
Space junk is a growing problem, but new Kevlar-armored satellites using xenon-powered ion thrusters are helping to clear the path for a safer future in orbit.
Tracking falling space junk isn't just guesswork. Scientists use complex models of the Earth's atmosphere and gravity to predict exactly when and where old satellites will crash back to Earth.
Predicting where a dead satellite will fall is a complex dance of solar wind, lunar gravity, and atmospheric drag.
Learn how new 'space tow trucks' are using xenon engines and Kevlar shells to clean up the growing mess of debris in our orbit.
Tracking space junk requires more than just gravity. Scientists use thermospheric models and solar pressure data to predict where old satellites will land.
Learn how new space tow trucks use Kevlar, ion thrusters, and complex orbital math to clean up dangerous junk from our orbit and keep satellites safe.
Space is getting crowded, but a new generation of Kevlar-wrapped 'tow truck' satellites is moving in to clean up the mess. Using blue-glowing ion thrusters and complex math, these machines are learning how to catch space junk and bring it down safely without wasting a drop of fuel.
Space junk is becoming a major problem for our satellites. Learn how new 'tow truck' spacecraft use ion thrusters and Kevlar armor to clean up low-Earth orbit and keep our skies safe.
Cleaning up space junk requires more than just a big net. It takes complex math, ion-powered engines, and a deep understanding of how our atmosphere works.
Space is getting crowded with old junk, and new Kevlar-armored satellites are being designed to clean it up using complex math and thin-air models.
Space junk is a growing problem, but cosmic tow trucks are on the way. Learn how engineers use complex math and ion engines to clean up our orbital lanes safely.
Predicting exactly where a satellite will fall requires tracking the Earth's bulge, the Moon's pull, and even the pressure of sunlight.
Space junk is a growing problem, but a new generation of 'remediation' satellites is using ion engines and complex math to clean up our orbit. Discover how thin air and xenon gas are helping keep the sky safe.
Predicting where a satellite will land is a high-stakes game of physics. From the Earth's lumpy gravity to the push of sunlight, here is how we map the final moments of a spacecraft.