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Lunar Mining, Processing & Refining

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

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How to Launch a Rocket Off the Moon

We don't need megastructure tens of miles high for launch tube to open. We also do not need super high velocities that we have to in order to get off Earth. With the moon as your source for fuel and building materials, we can pre-stage huge amounts of supplies before a human ever gets there. On bigger and better equipped and shielded ships, are supported by superior near-Earth orbital facilities, industries, and habitats.

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