The problem with this remains the same as any sort of large rocket based system: if you're launching a rocket into a war zone from the US, particularly anywhere on a trajectory near Russia or China, you've just massively increased the likelihood of nuclear war.
"President Xi, we promise that rocket is just delivering weapons to an outpost in Afghanistan" relies on a VERY understanding President Xi.
Yeah, it's hard to accurately get a sub orbital trajectory until minutes after launch. And even orbital rockets or sunbeams on ice can be mistaken for suborbital launches as we found out once or twice. This is why rocket launches are announced weeks ahead of schedule. And then you may as well just ship it.
Under socialism 1 hour clipper flights for supply chains are easy (provided you can deal with the carbon output). Under imperialism not so much.
The problem with this remains the same as any sort of large rocket based system: if you're launching a rocket into a war zone from the US, particularly anywhere on a trajectory near Russia or China, you've just massively increased the likelihood of nuclear war.
"President Xi, we promise that rocket is just delivering weapons to an outpost in Afghanistan" relies on a VERY understanding President Xi.
Yeah, it's hard to accurately get a sub orbital trajectory until minutes after launch. And even orbital rockets or sunbeams on ice can be mistaken for suborbital launches as we found out once or twice. This is why rocket launches are announced weeks ahead of schedule. And then you may as well just ship it.
Under socialism 1 hour clipper flights for supply chains are easy (provided you can deal with the carbon output). Under imperialism not so much.