But is it really a catapult?
But is it really a catapult?
Satellites are critical for monitoring Earth's health, identifying issues like methane leaks, and conducting various other types of research.
Using centripetal force puts it in trebuchet territory does it not?
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If you really believe that this will work anytime in the next decade, and that it doesn't need a rocket to circularize the projectile's orbit, I have a bridge to sell you.
From 2022: "SpinLaunch plans to loft small satellites into low Earth orbit by 2026."
They're working on Elon Musk timelines. Two Starships on Mars by early 2024! Spinlaunch to Orbit in 2 years!
To make it work, just add one year every year.
their "successful proof of concept" video was hilariously very visibly tumbling out of control