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Reusable rockets could turn orbit into military supply chain (defence-blog.com)
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[–] dzsimbo@sopuli.xyz 1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Not if we have gay space-communism and anyone and their mother can use the skytrain (my colloquial name for a space elevator).

[–] GreyEyedGhost@piefed.ca 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

If you like space elevators you'll love orbital rings. Literal train into the sky!

[–] dzsimbo@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 hour ago

Love 'em! I think one of Banks' Culture books even has a river running through one. I really believe it's more a matter of when and not if. We probably won't see one, unless longevity treatments become a thing.