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×ByA new laser thruster could be a step towards new technology to push satellites rapidly between planets.The demonstration model of the Photonic Laser Thruster (PLT) moved a 750-gram mock satellite along a track in the laboratory using only the power of light.Laser thrusters, which exert force through light pressure, usually need extremely powerful lasers to generate tiny amounts of thrust. For instance, a different project – – envisages using gigawatt-scale lasers to …No commitment, cancel anytime*Offer ends 19/10/2022. *Cancel anytime within 14 days of payment to receive a refund on unserved issues.Existing subscribers, please with your email address to link your account access.Inclusive of applicable taxes (VAT)AdvertisementTrendingLatestVideoFree

×ByA new laser thruster could be a step towards new technology to push satellites rapidly between planets.The demonstration model of the Photonic Laser Thruster (PLT) moved a 750-gram mock satellite along a track in the laboratory using only the power of light.Laser thrusters, which exert force through light pressure, usually need extremely powerful lasers to generate tiny amounts of thrust. For instance, a different project – – envisages using gigawatt-scale lasers to …No commitment, cancel anytime*Offer ends 19/10/2022. *Cancel anytime within 14 days of payment to receive a refund on...

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