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What about firing the rocket from Jules Verne's space gun[0]? Now, I don't mean an actual gun what with the high g-forces and so, but only some machinery that
by im2w1l 12y ago
What about firing the rocket from Jules Verne's space gun[0]?
Now, I don't mean an actual gun what with the high g-forces and so, but only some machinery that gives the rocket high initial speed. Maybe a super sonic evacuated tube maglev that ends with a ramp?
Put it on Mt. Everest for less air resistance.
[0] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_gun http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_gun
- danielweber 12y agoYou still get a massive hit from the atmosphere when you exit the tunnel if you've built up any significant speed. Air pressure up there is still a third of air pressure at sea level.