Taming an Asteroid: An Innovative Solar Shield Approach to Climate Change
István Szapudi, an astronomer from the University of Hawaiʻi, has suggested a unique way to combat climate change using an asteroid-tethered solar shield.
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Szapudi's concept significantly reduces the project's mass compared to previous designs by using a tethered counterweight.
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Only 1% of the project's total weight, about 35,000 tons, needs to be launched from Earth - this is the solar shield itself.
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Though current launch capabilities make this a challenge, the innovative approach is now feasible with existing technology, marking a significant advancement.
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Szapudi's tethered solar shield concept, a beacon of hope in the fight against climate change, brings us closer to managing solar radiation.
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Szapudi's proposed shield, faster and cheaper to implement than heavier structures, might eventually become a solar energy source for Earth or space exploration.
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Published on July 31 in a scientific journal, Szapudi's research has sparked considerable interest in the scientific community.
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Challenging conventional methods of solar radiation management, Szapudi's concept offers a new, potentially crucial solution for Earth's future climate resilience.
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