Tag: plasma physics

Satellite Sentinels: UAF’s New Mission to Track Tiny Orbital Threats

University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists are pioneering a novel satellite—dubbed the Space Debris Hunter—to detect and track tiny space debris that could pose a significant threat to vital satellites and spacecraft.

French Fusion Reactor Breaks New Ground in Artificial Sun Race

French scientists at the WEST tokamak have shattered a fusion record, maintaining burning plasma for 1,337 seconds—25% longer than China’s previous benchmark—bringing us a step closer to the dream of near-limitless, clean energy.