Radio waves can help clear harmful particles from orbit

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Researchers are exploring methods to mitigate the impact of harmful charged particles on satellites, particularly through radiation-belt remediation (RBR). Recent advancements include a $750,000 antenna project at Georgia Tech and the successful deployment of a satellite by the Air Force Research Laboratory that generated very low frequency radio waves to disperse particles. Concerns about potential nuclear threats to satellites have intensified the urgency of these efforts.


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