Lab demo of magnetic formation flying

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http://space.newscientist.com/article/dn13846

A mock spacecraft returns to its proper position relative to another by employing its electromagnets following disturbances (Courtesy of the MIT Space Systems Lab)

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[johnallanzero]

the magnetic waves are constantly in flux. the secondary unit is not just being moved to a specific location and then being left alone there. it is being 'held' there by those moving waves from the stationary unit. the stationary unit is both pulling and pushing. grab two simple magnets and try to put similar ends together, you'll feel how it wobbles to the sides. then consider independent variable electromagnets and how they would move.

[aman2040]

thanks for your answer, and no need for the red finger, i just didn't have the knowledge of how it works before, no harm asking a question.

[UnkownGamer1]

What can i use to keep my breaker from jumping when i plug in my electric magnet?

[UnkownGamer1]

what can i do to keep my electomagnet from jumping my breaker?

[unambitious]

I know! There is a magnet under the table! Silly MIT lol.

[IQ20000Berta]

Controlled positioning in space is very important.

[dragonamt]

@johnallanzero, lol, I am not doing anything in this video. If you actually read there is a link to the article with more videos including audio, it is a really good concept, makes me think of Homeworld fighter groups in formation lols

[deltaalpha21074]

@dragonamt so exactly what is this proving them....saw levitation of those materials about 20 years ago when dipped in Liquid O2 and needed no current ect ect so what exactly are you trying to achieve??

[dragonamt]

@deltaalpha21074 I just love the highly intelligent comments this has sparked, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside... 0.o, This video, in fact, has nothing to do with antigravity and I don't understand where people are getting this from, read the description, this is not anything of that nature.

[deltaalpha21074]

@johnallanzero antigravity does not involve electromagentism....it does harness same energy source as The Atom reason that huge HADRON COLLIDER built they think they can scam me; "Antimatter"> spare me and digging it up in those craters in Atomic test area in Nevada test site where road leads directly to Area 51...NOT!!! Several ways to skin a cat Spooks and I know one...you will never harness anti-gravity with element 151...easy way to create it...?

[deltaalpha21074]

@dragonamt yes my one true handicap spelling> yeah but physics well I do have thoughts on just how Gravity works and how to harness system to create it...in fact 45 miles from me at University of MD several scientists created slight disturbance extremely small but they are on the right track...bottom line gravity IS not attraction of two masses--same aholes who said; "Do right young man, and you will succeed"> and then BOOM you get run over leaving church in the street by 18 wheeler ;ok? all BS!

[dragonamt]

@deltaalpha21074 I believe you meant "genius". Antigravity has not been achieved to my knowledge, lift causes objects to rise but true antigravity completely negates all gravitational forces. Antigravity in that sense may be impossible or be achieved by ways other than magnetism, no one yet knows. I have no reason to doubt your claims but as a scientist I remain skeptical until I can see a reproducible experiment with evidence of true antigravity, until then it is smoke and mirrors.