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Can magnetism be used to slingshot objects in the same way that planets can slingshot spacecraft via gravitational attraction?
Wow, that would be really helpful. Are there any downsides to using magnetic slingshots instead of gravitational slingshots?
Well, one downside is that the technology for creating such powerful magnets has not yet been developed. Additionally, the timing and precision required for a magnetic slingshot would be harder to achieve than with a gravitational slingshot.