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Re:Toray carbon fiber to carry SpaceX's Mars ambitions by anubisresources on Wednesday August 17, 2016 @12:45AM (#12302573)
They make no sense when compared with alternate method like launch loops, which can be built with current tech
Re:Toray carbon fiber to carry SpaceX's Mars ambitions by _archon_ on Wednesday August 17, 2016 @11:27AM (#12305392)
80km high track supported by centrifugal force and belt momentum, and tethered by (the same type of cable necessary for a space elevator)? With a belt over 4000 km long capable of 14km/sec without flying apart or overheating?

Which part of this is current tech?