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Giant catapult sends satellites into space without rocket fuel (www.thebrighterside.news)
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Instead of relying on traditional rocket fuel, SpinLaunch uses a massive rotating arm to propel satellites into low Earth orbit, powered solely by electricity. This approach could significantly reduce the cost and environmental impact of satellite launches.

The company has already completed multiple successful test flights. “This is not a rocket, and clearly our ability to perform in just 11 months this many tests and have them all function as planned really is a testament to the nature of our technology,” said SpinLaunch founder and CEO Jonathan Yaney following the company’s 10th successful launch. SpinLaunch aims to deploy satellite constellations into orbits below 600 miles by 2026.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

I would've named it Big Yeet

[–] [email protected] 5 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

The Yeeti

[–] Hamartia 4 points 10 hours ago

The Abominable Throw-man.