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Sci-fi inspired tractor beams are real, and could solve a major space junk problem
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I don't think that would happen (very much depends on the set up), but either way it'll just naturally resolve itself. Even in high orbits, there's plenty of gas molecules bumping around, charged things will preferentially bump into things with the opposing charge, so the residual atmosphere can probably carry most of that charge away. It all depends on the relative rates though.
Yes it can dissipate, but you are likely to see some ESD effects.
Curious to see which bus manufacturer eventually takes it on.