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Tethered Ring Space Launchers (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

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Using a Ring Fabricator in Space

The Project-adlandis ring is designed to be tethered to a planet's surface and then lifted into the stratosphere under its own power. It would work fine on Mars or the Moon, but not as well on planets too small to have atmospheres. The full 100 page white paper and technical specs are all available at the website listed in the episode's description if you want the nuts and bolts of it.

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