California-based TransAstra is testing an inflatable “Capture Bag” that comes in different sizes and is intended to catch ...

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Space isn’t just the final frontier for exploration anymore, it’s becoming the next big resource grab. While most of us […] ...

TransAstra has designed and tested the Capture Bag - an inflatable device available in various sizes, capable of capturing ...