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title: Magnetic Satellite ‘Tractor Beams’ Won’t Be What You Think — HIGH T3CH
url: https://hight3ch.com/magnetic-satellite-tractor-beams-wont-be-what-you-think/
date: 2015-09-04
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# Magnetic Satellite ‘Tractor Beams’ Won’t Be What You Think

NASA’s proposed magnetic control systems won’t be strong enough to drag spaceships around. Sorry, “Star Wars” fans.