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

    • Awoo [she/her]
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      9 months ago

      That sounds so funny though.

      How would you even do that? Build something like a particle accelerator except it's a launching railgun the size of China?

      • DyingOfDeBordom [none/use name]
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        9 months ago

        I mean yeah why not if it means you can partially reach escape velocity with like solar powered electricity vs going the entire way 100% on burning rocket fuel