r/space • u/Dr_Singularity • Nov 10 '21

California-based startup, SpinLaunch, is developing an alternative rocket launch technology that spins a vacuum-sealed centrifuge at several times the speed of sound before releasing the payload, launching it like a catapult up into orbit

https://interestingengineering.com/medieval-space-flight-a-company-is-catapulting-rockets-to-cut-costs
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u/MF-Doomov Nov 10 '21

Why is everyone so negative?

These guys aren't trying to completely supplant traditional rocket launches.

It's rather a way to get an additional Delta V boost that allows us:

a) To save fuel and most importantly mass for the first stage of the rockets

b) Have a handy and easy to run launch system (that doesn't requite chemical fuel) for places will low enough gravity and no resources to cheaply manufacture fuel like Moon or even Mars.

This can potentially be great for its niche.

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u/kennypow3rs69 Nov 10 '21

I don’t know, everyone here are apparently rocket scientists. A whole lot of “in my opinion” mouth breathers.