Chinese space scientists have said they successfully used a huge space sail to remove debris from Earth's orbit. Announced by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology on July 6, the huge sail ...

The drag sail was launched on a Long March 2nd rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China on June 23rd, 2022. The rocket was launched by China to deliver three remote sensing ...

To date, there are 8,950 satellites launched into orbit, and 5,000 satellites remain in orbit despite them having reached the end of their lifespan. Therefore, they no longer serve their purpose; ...

This kite-like space sail will help deorbit a rocket component within two years. Image: Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology Engineers in China have successfully deployed an ultra-thin sail ...

A large sail deployed by China aims to deorbit a rocket component within two years. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. China has ...