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University of Utah

Jake Abbott.jpg

Caption

University of Utah mechanical engineering professor Jake J. Abbott has discovered a method of manipulating orbiting space debris with the use of spinning magnets, allowing agencies more dexterous movement in clearing out space junk or repairing satellites.

Credit

Dan Hixson/University of Utah College of Engineering

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