Can Low-Cost Methods Be Used to Launch Objects into Orbit?

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Low-cost methods for launching objects into orbit, such as mass drivers and electromagnetic catapults, are feasible but face significant financial challenges. Concepts like vertical railguns and cosmic elevators have been proposed, yet their construction costs remain prohibitively high. The discussion highlights the need for innovative solutions and collaboration among enthusiasts and researchers in the field of aerospace engineering.

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The costs are huge. However, is it possible not having a huge amount of money?
 
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You might check out the mass driver or electromagnetic catapult on Wiki. These things have been in some sci-fi books too.
 
Thanks. Yep, these things (vertical railgun / cosmic elevator) are possible to be built yet the costs of building one are rather huge.
[Carrying on thinking...]
 
guys will need some help fromyou. Igraduated from High School at the age of 14 and I entered college. Since then I have been doing private researches on black hole and the theory of General and special relativity. As you guys know my country here is a poor place and these things not many are interested in it so I will need you guys help
 

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