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China's Crazy Lunar Slingshot

Author
Tarek Madany Mamlouk
Published
Sat 31 Aug 2024
Episode Link
https://youtu.be/l2AE9VuKAYw

Chinese scientists have proposed a rotating magnetic launcher on the moon to send lunar resources to Earth.

The system would be powered by solar and nuclear energy, recovering over 70 percent of energy after each launch.

The primary target: extracting and transporting helium-3, a potential game-changer for Earth's energy crisis.


https://interestingengineering.com/space/china-magnetic-launcher-moon


Tarek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarekmadanymamlouk/


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