Tractor beams inspired by sci-fi are real, and could solve the looming space junk problem

Researchers are developing a real-life tractor beam, with the goal of pulling defunct satellites out of geostationary orbit to alleviate the space junk problem.

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Crushing the post-show drive thanks to this standout Tractorbeam set, they got a heater in Cambridge tonight

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Tractorbeam / Boulder Theater / February 07 2025 / Boulder, Colorado

/ via @sweetjane @tuneslist AlphaBravo S-Man

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Tractorbeam / Boulder Theater / February 07 2025 / Boulder, Colorado

/ via @sweetjane @tuneslist AlphaBravo S-Man

#TheDiscoBiscuits #tDB #Tractorbeam

Tractorbeam / Boulder Theater / February 07 2025 / Boulder, Colorado

/ via @sweetjane @tuneslist AlphaBravo S-Man

#TheDiscoBiscuits #tDB #Tractorbeam

Tractorbeam / Boulder Theater / February 07 2025 / Boulder, Colorado

/ via @sweetjane @tuneslist AlphaBravo S-Man

#TheDiscoBiscuits #tDB #Tractorbeam

Tractor Beam (Chroma 81 colours and Zon-X sound) for the ZX81

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Tractor Beam for the ZX81

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Scientists might’ve discovered how to make a tractor beam in real life

Scientists may have finally figured out how to create a real-life tractor beam that is also easily portable.

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