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Tethered Ring Space Launchers (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

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How Big Is This Ring?

An inner spinning ring keeps the outer stationary ring stiff and circular. The reference design for the ring is at an altitude of 32 kilometers, that is far above storms and thick air. Solar panels or perhaps a handful of modern power plants could do the job if not less.

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