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> But the company says it'll be appropriate for smaller launch vehicles weighing up to about 440 lb (200 kg) In this particular configuration, the rotational k
by AlexDragusin 5y ago
> But the company says it'll be appropriate for smaller launch vehicles weighing up to about 440 lb (200 kg)
In this particular configuration, the rotational kinetic energy for a 200kg load would be massive and the current materials would not be able to withstand it and another issue would be the release timing through the opening, as seen on the video the margin of error would be so narrow that is likely not possible with the current technology. I hope I am proven wrong in my armchair assessment though.
- throwawayboise 5y agoI agree the entire thing sounds completely impractical and even if it can be made to work reliably, the number of suitable payloads would seem to be tiny. Maybe you could launch a 200kg billet of solid aluminum or titanium or other raw materials that could be used in space for manufacturing of components for a space station or Mars transport vehicle?
- na85 5y ago>In this particular configuration, the rotational kinetic energy for a 200kg load would be massive and the current materials would not be able to withstand it Got any numbers or facts to back this assertion up? I haven't investigated the mechanics behind spin launch, so I'm eager to see something concrete.