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Reusable rockets could turn orbit into military supply chain (defence-blog.com)
submitted 4 months ago by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] 2 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Not if we have gay space-communism and anyone and their mother can use the skytrain (my colloquial name for a space elevator).

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    If you like space elevators you'll love orbital rings. Literal train into the sky!

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Love 'em! I think one of Banks' Culture books even has a river running through one. I really believe it's more a matter of when and not if. We probably won't see one, unless longevity treatments become a thing.

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