Giant catapult defies gravity by launching satellites into orbit without the need of rocket fuel
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Satellites are critical for monitoring Earth's health, identifying issues like methane leaks, and conducting various other types of research.

Using centripetal force puts it in trebuchet territory does it not?

  • threelonmusketeersEnglish
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    7 hours ago

    I think they’re too early. Kinetic launchers will be great for yeeting raw materials from moons and asteroids, but launching delicate satellites through Earth’s thick atmosphere seems fraught with challenges.

    • Tar_AlcaranEnglish
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      6 hours ago

      Yeah, it would work great on the moon. Not so much down here.