PickVidsOrbital Rings
Why it was recommended
we can build an orbital ring around Earth with today's technology, and it'd be much better than space elevators.
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What it covers
Isaac Arthur explains the orbital ring, a megastructure launch-assist system that could move bulk cargo cheaply to orbit and beyond. He compares it with space elevators and. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.
Video details
- Channel
- Isaac Arthur
- Length
- 30 min 36 sec
- Year
- 2017
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