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Tethered Ring Space Launchers (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

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The Orbital Ring Is a Space-Long System

Electromagnetically accelerated launch vehicles skip on fuel issues. Rocket launches can go directly into space without refueling. Tethers and elevators could be combined to form a vast orbital skybridge network. It would allow millions of people, tons of cargo to move anywhere in the universe every day.

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