https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/lab-testing-magnet-powered-brakes-for-high-speed-spacecraft-reentryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/lab-testing-magnet-powered-brakes-for-high-speed-spacecraft-reentryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/lab-testing-magnet-powered-brakes-for-high-speed-spacecraft-reentry#u53856Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:45:23 +0000Laboratory tests are evaluating a magnetic braking system designed to slow spacecraft during high-speed reentry. This method aims to increase spacecraft reusability and safety by protecting vehicles from the extreme heat encountered when entering an atmosphere. By using powerful magnets to create braking force, the system seeks to mitigate the thermal stress that typically damages reentry vehicles.Why it mattersSpacecraft reentry generates brutal heat that can degrade heat shields and limit how many times a vehicle can be flown. Magnetic braking offers a potential alternative or supplement to