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Modular Laser Launch Systems
BerntB writes "I don't think Jordin Kare's NIAC article has been covered? It's about using new laser tech to build modular
laser launch systems. The modular nature makes it easier to test and build. The only other launch ideas as cool are the Orion Project and the space elevator."
...that offers a built-in light show and 1600x DVD burning.
Just so cool to watch the meter go from "000350 Number of Hits Since Mar 10, 2000" to "000501" in a mater of seconds (by hitting reload). Mesmerizing!
I miss seeing more hit meters around the web.
Oh. Nevermind...
Show me on the doll where his noodly appendage touched you.
has gotten more visits in 5 minutes then it has in 4 years...
I need a sig.
How high do the fricken' sharks go?
You mean Jiggawatts, don't you? Actually, supercaps are probably not up to the job, but a Flux Capacitor ... now we're talkin'.
The higher the technology, the sharper that two-edged sword.
Launching something the size of the Apollo lunar module would take six million such units, and about 12 gigawatts of electrical power for several minutes.
12 gigawatts!? 12 gigawatts!? Great Scott! Where are we going to come up with that kind of power? We'd need to harness a lightning bolt as it strikes the Clock Tower or something!
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Make sure you bring enough extra batteries for the landing, rewelding the tower, and the second required flight.
Funny, I've been seeing these asymmetric brown creatures running around - and things seem to be working better - the coffee is simply wonderful.
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