Animation: ADEO-L braking sail

Animation: ADEO-L braking sail
Braking sails utilise friction with the residual atmosphere to generate a greater braking effect through their larger surface area, thereby causing decommissioned satellites to descend much more rapidly. Braking sails carried on board could thus help prevent space debris in future.

Animation: ADEO-L braking sail

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Animation: ADEO-L braking sail
Braking sails utilise friction with the residual atmosphere to generate a greater braking effect through their larger surface area, thereby causing decommissioned satellites to descend much more rapidly. Braking sails carried on board could thus help prevent space debris in future.
Credit:

HPS

Duration:00:39