Could we send our litter into space?
Discovery
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Trash to the Sun: A Costly Endeavor
Exploring the concept of sending household rubbish into space, the chapter discusses the exorbitant costs associated with current launch methods and introduces the idea of a Space Elevator as a potentially more affordable alternative. It delves into the challenges of sending waste into the sun, highlighting the immense energy required and the practical impossibility of direct plunging. The chapter also touches on the risks of sending nuclear waste into space and the environmental and financial implications of launching rockets.
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