Magnetic spaceship launcher for antarctic mountain idea

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The discussion centers on the concept of using a magnetic rail system, akin to the StarTram and Launch Loop ideas, for launching spacecraft from an Antarctic mountain. This method aims to eliminate the need for carrying fuel, leveraging the thinner atmosphere at high altitudes. Calculations indicate that a straight rail would need to be approximately 72,000,000 meters long to achieve a speed of 12,000 meters per second, while a track of about 736 kilometers would be necessary to sustain 10 times Earth's gravity for human passengers. However, a track of just over 7 kilometers could effectively launch equipment at 1000 times Earth's gravity, making it a cost-effective alternative to traditional rocket launches.

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  • Understanding of magnetic rail systems and their applications
  • Familiarity with atmospheric physics and its impact on launch systems
  • Knowledge of gravitational forces and their effects on human and equipment launches
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  • Investigate the design and materials suitable for spacecraft coatings
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why not launch space ships with a sort of magnetic rail system so that you don't have to launch fuel with you
a ship coated in resin would survive the atmosphere and because of its elevated location on a mountain the atmosphere would already be much thinner
the length of the rail is a slight problem though because a straight rail is 72,000,000 meters / Newtons per kilogram long to achieve 12,000 meters per second
for a human in ideal conditions 10 times gravity is the best ever achieved for any extended period of time which would require a track 736 kilometers long
however this could be used to send equipment into space in bulk and would be much cheaper per launch than using rockets
at 1000 times Earth's gravity the track would be just over 7 kilometers long and would fit almost entirely on the mountain side
so anyways just though i'd share for the sake of discussion
 
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