SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 29, 2025Interesting Engineering

China to build robot thruster to shield space station from Elon Musk’s satellite swarm

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China is creating robotic defense vehicles for its Tiangong space station to intercept and redirect approaching spacecraft, addressing concerns like recent close calls with Starlink satellites and protecting its orbital infrastructure.

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