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Revolutionary Speedometer Enhances Satellite Safety in Space

3/17/2025

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A groundbreaking Spacecraft Speedometer, created by scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory, is set to revolutionize satellite safety in orbit. By utilizing twin plasma spectrometers to gauge velocity through ion impacts, this innovative device, now on the International Space Station, significantly improves satellite tracking, particularly during intense space weather events.

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A groundbreaking Spacecraft Speedometer, created by scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory, is set to revolutionize satellite safety in orbit. By utilizing twin plasma spectrometers to gauge velocity through ion impacts, this innovative device, now on the International Space Station, significantly improves satellite tracking, particularly during intense space weather events.