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  • Camera Films Itself Getting Launched Out of a Centrifuge at 1,000mph (in prep for launching heavier payloads to space)

    05/10/2022 6:51:02 PM PDT · by LibWhacker · 75 replies
    petapixel.com ^ | 5/07/2022 | James Deruvo
    It’s called SpinLaunch, and it’s a novel approach to launching small payloads into orbit. The idea of a kinetic launch system translates to spinning a payload in a centrifuge to over 1,000 miles an hour and then releasing it for its journey to the stars. The concept requires no onboard fuel, so there’s no danger of explosions, and since it’s completely electrical, it offers a sustainable solution that doesn’t pollute the environment. “The SpinLaunch Orbital Launch System is a fundamentally new way to reach space,” states the company website. “The velocity boost provided by the accelerator’s electric drive results in...