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bdewoody
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I have seen these methods briefly mentioned and then dismissed as a means to get people into orbit. Regarding a cannon I guess it would have to be designed to not exceed 6-8 Gs of acceleration and yet develope enough velocity to achieve orbit. With the rail gun using magnetism to accelerate again at a rate less than 10G I wonder how long a track would be necessary.
Is either of these methods plausible as a means of getting humans into orbit or will they only be practical to deliver cargo?
Is either of these methods plausible as a means of getting humans into orbit or will they only be practical to deliver cargo?