Giant catapult defies gravity by launching satellites into orbit without the need of rocket fuel
www.thebrighterside.news
Satellites are critical for monitoring Earth's health, identifying issues like methane leaks, and conducting various other types of research.

Using centripetal force puts it in trebuchet territory does it not?

  • marcos@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    14 days ago

    Either way, it’s good that the article spends some space on the possible uses of satellites. Otherwise people could get the impression it’s all for fun, or something like that.