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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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[-] marcos@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago

Either way, it's good that the article spends some space on the possible uses of satellites. Otherwise people could get the impression it's all for fun, or something like that.

[-] spittingimage@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

The ultimate (meaning final) fairground attraction.

[-] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

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