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If they can get this working reliably on Earth then I would imagine it would work incredibly well in space. Could do (cargo) launches from the Moon to Earth wit
by MisterBiggs 5y ago
If they can get this working reliably on Earth then I would imagine it would work incredibly well in space. Could do (cargo) launches from the Moon to Earth with just energy from solar panels without any propellant. Probably would be the optimal way to put a ton of satellites in orbit of the Sun too for something like a Dyson Sphere.
- aw1621107 5y agoConservation of (angular) momentum would mean that you'll need at least some amount of propellant to compensate. The rotational inertia that's present during/after spinup can pose challenges for aiming as well.