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Revolutionary superconducting thruster harnesses Earth's magnetic field in 1st orbital test

A space thruster using superconducting magnets completed its first orbital tests and could someday propel spacecraft using just the power of the sun.

Warning: Earth’s magnetic shield is weakening fast over the Atlantic and spreading

What Exactly Is the South Atlantic Magnetic Anomaly? If you zoom in on the South Atlantic region, you’ll find Earth’s ...