Yeah, I know. my X Minus One heart really wants this to work on some level? For there to be some way to bend the equations to vanquish Tsiiolkovsky? But I mean... it's not like clever people haven't contemplated this shit for a while now. Gerald Bull was in it for the artillery, pointing shit at space was just the easiest way to get funding (until it became "pointing shit at Israel" at which point the Mossad, er, revoked his grant). I am fully aware that vanishingly few ballistic objects execute a 90 degree turn halfway through their path. This is why you must design for 10,000g apparently.Having the fastest portion of your "first stage" SpinLaunch equivalent while you're at your lowest altitude is so stupid. So, so stupid.
I really hope that pic is from actual promotional material, and not a Broadway show or something. That's alright, I'm OK.This is why you must design for 10,000g apparently.
That's Amoré af. "Moon hits your eye"? Shoot her in the eye right back. - SpinLaunch™ P.S. yeet