Psychomadeye t1_je9zwfb wrote on March 30, 2023 at 2:28 PM

Reply to comment by larsschellhas in Is Space-Based Solar Power An Option to Solve Humanity's Energy Hunger After All? by larsschellhas

Yes, but I'm thinking we could reach it faster, and from further this way, and apply more energy in total. I'm not suggesting it would be worth it, more that it's a fun thing to think about.

larsschellhas OP t1_jea0m0x wrote on March 30, 2023 at 2:34 PM

True. And it might be worth it overall. Like, a laser would evaporate ice and material on the asteroid, which would push away from the asteroid, changing its trajectory.