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Startram — Maglev Train To Low Earth Orbit

Posted by Soulskill on from the easy-to-build-just-add-unlimited-funding dept.

Zothecula writes "Getting into space is one of the harder tasks to be taken on by humanity. The present cost of inserting a kilogram of cargo by rocket into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is about US$10,000. A manned launch to LEO costs about $100,000 per kilogram of passenger. But who says we have to reach orbit by means of rocket propulsion alone? Instead, imagine sitting back in a comfortable magnetic levitation train and taking a train ride into orbit."

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  1. Re:Fucking magnets by PopeRatzo · · Score: 1, Troll

    How will it work? Newt Gingrich says "With a big V8 and $2/gal gasoline."

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