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Stunningly too expensive, according to the article they have "nearly million tonnes of radioactive water". That's a billion kilograms. Even at a pretty phenomen
by jonknee 11y ago
Stunningly too expensive, according to the article they have "nearly million tonnes of radioactive water". That's a billion kilograms. Even at a pretty phenomenal $15,000 per kg to launch into space that would run an impressive $15 trillion.
- bluehawk 11y agoAnd that really only puts it in low earth orbit, where it would fall back down again after a few months/years, maybe decades if you get it high enough.
- adrianN 11y agoClearly the best method for dealing with radioactive waste is building a space elevator to get it out of the gravity well for cheap.