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Re:The Globus INK: a mechanical navigation computer for Sovi... by philistine on Saturday October 05, 2024 @12:17PM (#41750927)
Imagine going to space using gears moving a pin on a globe.
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Re:The Globus INK: a mechanical navigation computer for Sovi... by varjag on Saturday October 05, 2024 @01:10PM (#41751306)
Imagine going to space by lighting up rocket engines with giant matches:

https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/rockets/a19966/russia...

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