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Hurling Satellites Into Space Seems Crazy—but Might Just Work
It’s obvious, but I'll say it: Rockets are cool. Sending stuff into space with a chemical reaction is just stupid-awesome. But clearly, we can't keep using chemical rockets to put satellites in orbit. They're too expensive, and the fuel is heavy—which means you need even more fuel to carry the fuel.
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After reading about the stresses involved, seems like the "satellites" would be more like chunks of minerals or ice. Nothing very complex could survive the trip.