Gripping technology inspired by the force that geckos use to climb even vertical, smooth surfaces has been tested in microgravity. Researchers want to see if it might one day be used to get work done in outer space, and clean up the increasing amount of debris floating in orbit around the Earth. .. Continue Reading NASA tests gecko tech to pick up and recycle space trash
Section: Science
Tags: Adhesive, Biomimicry, Gecko, International Space Station, NASA, Space Junk
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