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In response to "Don’t you need lateral momentum to actually reach orbit though? -- (edited)" by znufrii

I believe the ultimate intent is to "throw it" up high enough where a small rocket kicks in to get it into orbit if I remember right from earlier

Posted by oblique (aka kkuphal) May 24 '22, 10:28

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Yeah, saving on the fuel costs of the first 10-50km of launch altitude is a huge deal. And using electricity instead of rocket fuel is good. -- nm - Beryllium May 24, 11:01 4
- It also makes a mean daiquiri. -- nm - Reagen May 24, 11:29 3
  - I feel like a double O agent needs to be launched out of it. 10,000 Gs is survivable, right? -- nm - Beryllium May 24, 11:32 2
    - That depends. Are you a tardigrade? -- nm - Reagen May 24, 11:37
    - Briefly, yes. -- nm - Swilcan Baron May 24, 11:34

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