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Space Accelerators

Space accelerators are facilities that use advanced technology, such as electromagnetic or plasma-based systems, to accelerate particles or objects to high speeds, often for research, testing, or space propulsion purposes. In space propulsion, they can generate powerful thrust from phenomena like ionized gases or electromagnetic fields, enabling spacecraft to reach higher velocities more efficiently than traditional chemical engines. These accelerators aid in developing faster space travel, improving satellite launches, and studying fundamental physics by simulating conditions found in space. They represent innovative approaches to propel and study objects in and beyond Earth's atmosphere.