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Space News

03 04 12

StarTram Project

Launch from very tall towers

• We know how to build 15 – 20 km towers– Launch advantages

• No weather restrictions• Double the payload to orbit• Support for other types of launchers..

– Other uses• Replacement for communication satellites for local regions• Faster internet

– 33% > fiber optic speeds

• Vertical solar and wind farm• Astronomical observatory

SuperDraco System

Galaxy full of nomad planets

Deadly Warp Drives

IIE Interstellar Explorer

• Dione has oxygen atmosphere

SwRI / XCOR Flights