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- Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:52 pm
- Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
- Topic: Space Tugs APOD for Nov.10, 2005
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Gravity tug
An interesting concept, which probably shouldn't be dismissed out of hand. (1) Collisions may be more efficient at transferring momentum, but this method is feasible only for rocky asteroids, which won't shatter. A comet or water-ice asteroid might fragment on impact, making the problem potentially ...