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SpinLaunch catapults satellites into orbit without using a drop of fuel
- SpinLaunch is using a giant slingshot to catapult satellites into orbit, bypassing the need for rocket fuel, aiming to reduce cost and pollution in launches.
- The rotating arm powered by electricity within a vacuum chamber flings satellites into space in a purely electric approach.
- This disruptive technology has attracted attention from the aerospace industry and enthusiasts alike.
- SpinLaunch's innovative system leverages ancient physics concepts of stored energy converted into motion to achieve space launches.
- The focus is on launching satellites into low Earth orbit below 600 miles by 2026, potentially reshaping the space launch industry.
- Advanced materials like high-strength carbon fiber and shrinking electronics support the successful launch of small satellites.
- SpinLaunch's tests have demonstrated the system's reliability, handling forces as strong as 10,000 Gs.
- By avoiding fuel-based emissions and reducing pollution during liftoff, SpinLaunch presents a cleaner alternative for satellite launches.
- With a coastal orbital launch site in development, SpinLaunch advances towards proving the full-scale functionality of its innovative technology.
- Other emerging satellite launching technologies focus on reusability, air-launched systems, 3D-printed rockets, and environmentally friendly propulsion systems.
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