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Is it possible to get a spacecraft into earth orbit using Linear Eddy Current Braking on an orbital runway?
The "Space Runway" [I have slightly edited this to clarify some issues that have been raised] Luke Parrish mentioned an unusual and novel space launch method to me. The idea is to get a spacecraft ...
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Why aren't linear aerospike engines in common use?
Linear aerospike engines are an old idea that seem so full of promise. Why are they not widely used today by the likes of Boeing, SpaceX, etc.?
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Alcubierre "warp" drive and gravitation/orbital considerations
There are a few questions regarding the Alcubierre drive here, so I'll pose this one and see what I get. Currently, our space exploration vehicles, both manned and unmanned, are at the mercy of ...
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