Is the Floating Launch Loop a Viable Alternative for Space Exploration?

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The discussion centers on the viability of a floating launch loop concept for space exploration, proposed as an alternative to traditional rockets and spaceguns. The idea involves a massive balloon structure designed to launch 20-ton payloads from high altitudes, potentially improving efficiency compared to existing systems. Critics argue that the payload capacity at 30 km altitude would be limited, as the structure must be even higher to support itself, further reducing payload capabilities. Additionally, the need for a massive rocket remains, as the proposed system may not provide sufficient velocity for effective orbital insertion. Overall, while the floating launch loop presents an innovative concept, its practicality and payload limitations raise significant concerns.
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im writing a 2d space simulator and in it i want to simulate rockets as well as things like space elevators and spaceguns to allow players to compare how each system works and compare pros and cons. one idea i want to include in that simulator is my own that i want to promote to the new president and NASA eventually and its a floating launch loop where a super balloon structure many kms in size will act as a launch loop for 20 ton payloads above the thickest portions of the atmosphere. do you think this idea is worth exploring as an alternative to my first idea of a floating spacegun? www.roboticsolutions.tech/phase2

which is part of my 4 phased revive proposal
www.roboticsolutions.tech/revive

or do you think spacxex falcon9 should be cost effective enough for america to do great things such as launch nuclear thermal rockets and payloads into geosynchronous orbit for a affordable space elevator 750tons?
 
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20 g over many seconds is certainly not for humans. 3.5 km/s is also not enough to get you anywhere, you still need a massive rocket. More massive than this system can launch.
Shooting vertically you are quite limited in orbits you can reach easily.

The payload of these airships will be tiny at 30 km altitude. To hold up the structure they have to be even higher, reducing the payload even more.
 
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