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Researchers from the University of Tokyo simulated throwing a paper plane from the International Space Station to study its descent through Earth's atmosphere, revealing insights into aerodynamics, atmospheric density measurement, and sustainable space debris disposal, while highlighting the playful curiosity driving scientific exploration.
Three engineers, recent graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology, have broken the world record for the longest paper airplane flight. Inspired by hypersonic aircraft, particularly the NASA X-43A, the team focused on speed and reduced drag in their design. They used A4 paper and ran numerous simulations to determine the ideal angle for launching the paper airplane. The team hopes their success will encourage upcoming aerospace engineers to pursue their passions.