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Sci-fi inspired tractor beams are real, and could solve a major space junk problem
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This headline is a lie: a prototype is 10 years off according to the article ๐ cool research tho. Seems lacking in the practical application side.
Agreed, I also have concerns about shooting an electron beam, the accumulated charge on the tow vehicle is going to build up over time.
Probably just has a relatively short mission profile.
They say their tool is cost effective as it can be used for a long time, so who knows.