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Honest question, that might be answered in the article but I’m a little lazy (also not so great at physics). Is the energy efficiency the same for traditional rockets and a rail gun getting into space? I assume it’s the same amount of energy needed regardless of the method
You don't have to carry a huge amount of rocket fuel so I assume that the energy requirement would be less. But this is just a laymens guess.
Didn’t think of this, very good point. Sounds like it might allow for “better” payloads reaching space (supplies for building or food whatever) without needing to worry about huge fuselages.