Article 5Y3XG NASA Will Test Gigantic Centrifuge for Hurling Objects Into Space

NASA Will Test Gigantic Centrifuge for Hurling Objects Into Space

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George Dvorsky
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NASA is planning to test an unconventional system for launching small objects to low Earth orbit. The system, which uses intense centrifugal force and a final propulsion stage, aims to make launches more affordable and environmentally friendly, but the concept remains unproven.

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