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  "title": "A new design for a plasma engine fuels on only thin air",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/a-new-design-for-a-plasma-engine-fuels-on-only-thin-air",
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  "published": "2026-09-15T00:40:01.000Z",
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  "summary": "Choosing an orbit for a satellite always comes with trade-offs. Very low Earth orbit (VLEO), between 100–450 km (62–280 miles), has distinct advantages. Remote-sensing cameras can take better pictures, communications and radar require less power, and atmospheric drag automatically cleans up dead satellites.",
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        "outlet": "Universe Today",
        "title": "A New Design For A Plasma Engine Fuels On Only Thin Air",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/a-new-design-for-a-plasma-engine-fuels-on-only-thin-air",
        "published": "2026-09-12T12:10:46.000Z"
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