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Originally Posted by Astromancer
Note: When I say cheap Earth to Orbit flight, I mean getting to low Earth orbit is as cheap as flying 200 miles in a commercial jet, cargo or airliner.
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That makes me think of an
orbital ring that delivers on all of its promises. The statement about revolutionizing transport is correct. The energy statement is less true than expected, but you can still do big things with solar in space if its that cheap to stick the panels up there.
look up Issac Arthur if you want the idea fleshed out more.
The physical properties of the space ring make the politics and jostling and so forth even more pronounced I think. Its a good way to get conflict and gaming out of the concept.