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But is it really a catapult? (www.thebrighterside.news)
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Using centripetal force puts it in trebuchet territory does it not?

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[-] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 month ago

SpinLaunch's approach seems closer to a sling than to a catapult or trebuchet.

[-] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

Sling, that's it!

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