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Students building satellite to test Self-Healing material
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Spaceflight Enthusiast  
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 Students building satellite to test Self-Healing material Posted on: Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:09 amHey everyone,
Some fellow space enthusiast students need some support! They are building a satellite to test a self-healing material to protect future spacecraft from micro-meteorites. They are almost at their goal, however, they only have a few days of fundraising left. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/981 ... -satellite Perhaps you can help spread the word, or contribute whatever you can, or direct us to a good resource? Thank you, your support is appreciated  |
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Space Station Commander  
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Re: Students building satellite to test Self-Healing material Posted on: Thu Nov 28, 2013 1:05 am Quite cool.
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Space Station Member  
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Re: Students building satellite to test Self-Healing material Posted on: Thu Nov 28, 2013 5:41 am What about using a laser to induce a plasma bloom on the surface of the micrometeor, right before impact, and then repel the plasma with a burst of EMF?
(All theoretical at this point) but it could halt the micrometeoroid in it's tracks, or shatter it, or at least slow it down and soften it. _________________ Let not the bindings of society hold you back from improving it.... the masses follow where the bold explore. |
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Space Station Commander
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Re: Students building satellite to test Self-Healing material Posted on: Thu Nov 28, 2013 3:35 pm Very difficult to pull off technically due to the velocities and the coverage area (all angles) required.
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Space Station Commander
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Re: Students building satellite to test Self-Healing material Posted on: Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:06 pm Also you'd have to be able to track the micrometeoroid accurately and be able to generate enough power to power your laser and your deflector. I know you like lasers and plasma blooms, but I think their idea is a bit more practical
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Re: Students building satellite to test Self-Healing material Posted on: Mon Dec 02, 2013 4:52 am Lourens wrote: ...I think their idea is a bit more practical .And they were able to reach their funding goal http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/981 ... -satellite Rick |
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