https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3255351/nasas-dream-comes-true-china-plans-build-giant-rail-gun-launch-hypersonic-planes-space

  • Coolkidbozzy [he/him]
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    10 months ago

    Tests will be carried out at 1.2 mile long low-vacuum track high-speed maglev test facility in Datong, generally used when researching magnetic levitation train technology

    Within coming years, the Datong test facility will be extended to 37.2 miles long, to achieve a maximum operating speed of a staggering 5,000km/h.

    biiiiig track incoming

    from daily mail

    • Nakoichi [they/them]
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      10 months ago

      That would still be a rough ride for a person, but it could absolutely revolutionize getting construction materials into orbit.