/sci/ - Science & Math

>>15441549
I posted the skyhook video that said exactly what you said and like I also said there are many types of sky hooks/tethers thought up. Your idea has a fundamental flaw as well. We need planes in space to "come home" and add energy to the sky hook....but how did that mass get in space to begin with?? You see we are attempting to get free lunches, not wise.

I have never claimed and WILL NOT CLAIM that I PERSONALLY OR ANYONE has figured it all out just yet. My only point is these concepts need money, resources, and yes very very smart people working of what are in reality MINOR ISSUES TO OVER COME!

You bring up good points and highlight the main difficulty of our journey outwards is the first step between the crust and LEO. Perhaps we could have nuclear powered sky hook stations? I am also not convinced that engines powered by solar won't be able to do the job. Make better engines, panels, and build a shit ton of both. Still better than chemical rockets despite all the above minor hurtles to overcome. I for one think countries should start converting nuclear weapons to power sources for crust and space based systems. Thousands of nuclear powered ships and stations instead of bombs, keep a few if it makes you feel safe.

Thanks for a real response!