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Re:Implications of the rocket equation without the math by azepoi on Saturday June 19, 2021 @10:01AM (#27560521)
What about a non zero launch speed with some electrical ramp, railgun style?
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Re:Implications of the rocket equation without the math by boredprograming on Saturday June 19, 2021 @12:31PM (#27561937)
The atmosphere at low altitude burns off tons of energy. I don't think we'll ever achieve ballistic launch from earth surface, but that's just my opinion :)
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