Nov 16, 2019 · So, from a physics standpoint, a lofstrom loop is totally possible. From a practical point however, it gets dicey. Lots of these megastructures, such as the lofstrom loop, rely on active support technology or materials science that's a bit better than what we have now. These are things that have never been demonstrated on a large scale.

Sep 10, 2024 · If it is possible to launch payload at higher-than-orbital velocity at 4-8 km, then what is the point of the Lofstrom Loop? I thought the whole point of constructing a megastructure at the altitude of 80 km is that the atmospheric drag at lower altitudes is too high for payloads at the orbital velocity.

Feb 13, 2014 · The launch loop is an interesting concept. My problem with it (aside from payload mass limitations) is that it's fail-deadly; there are hundreds of kilotons of kinetic energy stored in the loop, and if it comes apart (MMOD strike, control failure, warfare, whatever) it's going to release that into its surroundings.

Apr 1, 2024 · The Lofstrom Loop, in turn, was a more detailed and thoughtful engineering proposal concerning the broader concept of a Partial Orbital Ring, and the Partial Orbital Ring was an attempt to reduce the high capital cost of a Full Orbital Ring.

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Apr 10, 2013 · Maybe designing a modular space station and a few specialist modules, then open-sourcing the whole thing? As well as perhaps offering loans at very reasonable interest rates to people and businesses who want to expand into space?

Nov 11, 2022 · There is a reason I said that is the real sci-fi cheat for space. There are some theoretical systems that can compete, like a large Lofstrom loop doing $3/kg, but this sort of price range is the realm of big reusable rockets or massive infrastructure projects and rockets tend to be far more scalable.

Jul 11, 2009 · I've always sort of wondered - we're unable to build a space elevator or building that extends to space because our current building materials aren't strong enough; they'd fail on the way up. However - there are structures that can endure the intense pressure of holding up enough material to...

May 31, 2012 · :eek: so many posts to catch up on! Guess you mean how the ranking is? My guess is chaos -> unstable -> influx -> stable -> Madohalla?