This satellite runs on WATER
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warp drives haven't been invented yet but we got the next best thing water drives Japanese company pale blue launched a micro satellite called I into low earth orbit that uses a water propulsion system which pale blue just successfully tested a bored eye earlier in March it works by converting H2O into separate H and O which are then burned for fuel this is much more effective than their first prototype which was just a box with two water guns taped to the sides but this technology isn't new having been discussed since at least 1969 haha funny number the first practical water electrolysis engine was launched two years ago by NASA but seeing alternative propulsion systems based on a more environmentally friendly and cheap fuel source will hopefully make small satellites and space more accessible for future Space Explorers I believe one day our descendants will have the first water fight in space
This short explains a recent technical development where a small satellite, built by the Japanese company Pale Blue, uses water as part of its propulsion system. The video notes that the satellite, named I, was launched into low earth orbit and demonstrates a water electrolysis method in which water is split into hydrogen and oxygen, which are then burned as fuel. The concept is positioned as more efficient and environmentally friendly compared to earlier, simpler prototypes that used basic water propulsion ideas. The narrative highlights that water-based propulsion is not brand new, with discussions dating back to 1969 and practical tests by NASA in recent years. The host suggests that this approach could make small satellites and space exploration more accessible, envisioning a future where water-based propulsion plays a larger role, and even jokes about descendants engaging in a water fight in space. Overall, the video frames water electrolysis propulsion as a meaningful step toward cheaper, greener space tech, while acknowledging ongoing debates about energy requirements and practicality for broader applications.
Topics · science · technology · space · engineering
Questions answered
- What is the propulsion method used by the Pale Blue satellite in this short?
- It uses a water electrolysis propulsion system that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen to be burned as fuel.