Removing Space Debris: TAMU Sweeper with Sling-Sat

This is a general-knowledge introduction to the problem of space debris, and the basic concepts behind TAMU Sweeper and Sling-Sat as a method for fixing it.

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[baillou2]

That is fucking CLEVER!

No more need to on board fuel for delta-v changes. Just do the math and hop from one bit of debris to the next. This is the kind of innovative approach that the burgeoning commercial space industry will need.

[frizstyler]

damn smart! i thought such ppl were extinct in our days. this is hopeful

[Kevo F]

If companies like SapceX and others who want to use space for profit, mine asteroids, etc can't get to space, they can't make a profit in space. This gives them a major incentive to keep space clean and develop things to clean it up. You need to think of profit in a different way, and convince the rich that it is in their best interest to do good things, rather than demonize them and shut them out.

[John Lazareth]

is this a sony nex vg? and did you just shoot with auto settings and stock lens?

[pepitheman]

not in a world where progress is depended on how much profit it can create. nobody cares about the future of humanity if certain individuals cant make large amounts of money. it is a curse of our kind that people with intelect and good intentions are being ignored by people with the power to make their ideas a reality.

[Ludovic MAILLARD]

Great idea! much too long video...

[erodgenator]

Well done video presentation! Bravo!

[Nathan Nifong]

Ski to 6:57 for the explanation.

[lukendrick]

This is brilliant! What a great idea! Think of all the shooting stars!! PS - I'd like to see some space debris first hand! (shameless "vote for me" plug :bit. ly/spaceluke I also believe in the power of the Giraffe! And The Narwhal Bacons at midnight... if you agree vote for me! ;) (shameless plug completed)

[emz33]

Giraffe! :D



[Ali Syed]

So smart. oh my dawkinss

[Dan Bulfer]

Now you just need to get it up there. May I suggest dual launching with another satelitte.