Re: To space without rockets ?

CALYK@aol.com
Sat, 25 Oct 1997 15:32:16 -0400 (EDT)


In a message dated 97-10-25 07:53:41 EDT, you write:

<< >How about a huge slingshot or spring? Like dug way deep into the ground.
> Pretty simple and inexpensive, just sling/spring us into orbit! or maybe a
>catapult...

Or maybe a linear motor?

Gary
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What's a linear motor?

thanks

danny