I've wondered if it would be feasible to lift a launching platform using weather balloons, then start the launch from a high altitude.
I envision a large frame with balloons on the corners with cables down to a launching platform. Forming an inverted truncated pyramid shape, maybe 2/3rds the height of the rocket. The frame helps to keep the balloons away from the rocket when it is fired.
I'm just not sure how stable it would be in the upper atmosphere air currents. Gravity should keep it pointing upwards, but it may be difficult to control the exact launch angle.
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I've wondered if it would be feasible to lift a launching platform using weather balloons, then start the launch from a high altitude.
I envision a large frame with balloons on the corners with cables down to a launching platform. Forming an inverted truncated pyramid shape, maybe 2/3rds the height of the rocket. The frame helps to keep the balloons away from the rocket when it is fired.
I'm just not sure how stable it would be in the upper atmosphere air currents. Gravity should keep it pointing upwards, but it may be difficult to control the exact launch angle.
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