andmewithoutmytowel
andmewithoutmytowel t1_j1wslfz wrote
Reply to comment by gbbloom in Why don't we plan for more "staging" at orbital platforms? by gbbloom
I think I’m thinking of the fountains of paradise by Arthur C. Clark. Thought you might like this:
andmewithoutmytowel t1_j1wrzvt wrote
Reply to comment by gbbloom in Why don't we plan for more "staging" at orbital platforms? by gbbloom
No, this was either a theory I read or part of a science fiction book. I’m trying to recall it.
andmewithoutmytowel t1_j1wrt8b wrote
Reply to comment by spiderborland in Why don't we plan for more "staging" at orbital platforms? by gbbloom
I’ve seen some shows on the concept, but don’t know the math and it would certainly be unfathomably expensive
andmewithoutmytowel t1_j1wncb4 wrote
I read something years ago (and I wish my recall was better) about a plan with a geosynchronous space elevator near the equator (west coast of Africa) that used maglev technology to get people/materials into space, then used a solar-powered rail-gun inspired design, to shoot packages to the moon and mars. Deceleration was accomplished with thrusters and gravity, then a lander ferried people up/down.
andmewithoutmytowel t1_iu0oo4r wrote
Is there a small Alan key hole there? Sometimes there’s a set screw flush with the outside. I’ve also seen spring clips you have to pull firmly down.
andmewithoutmytowel t1_j9jc279 wrote
Reply to comment by ixramuffin in TIFU as I presented my bf with his cheating partner on a silver platter by Certain_Syllabubb
Though this might have saved her more heartache in the future. She’s getting out before marriage and before kids.