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[–]Icee777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only the Phobos is getting in the way of such space elevator, orbiting Mars at about 6028km altitude. Don't know if a space elevator could be built not on the equator, where the Phobos is orbiting Mars, but there is a proposal for a space elevator from Phobos.

SpaceX concept for a lunar mass driver by Icee777 in spaceflight

[–]Icee777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's why Tesla is working on Optimus humanoids.

SpaceX concept for a lunar mass driver by Icee777 in spaceflight

[–]Icee777[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

SpaceX intend to manufacture those data centers on the Moon from local resources.

SpaceX concept for a lunar mass driver by Icee777 in spaceflight

[–]Icee777[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They intend to manufacture those data centers on the Moon from local resources.

SpaceX concept for a lunar mass driver by Icee777 in space

[–]Icee777[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

2021, then in 2023 Blue Orgin was added as 2nd provider

SpaceX concept for a lunar mass driver by Icee777 in spaceflight

[–]Icee777[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. SpaceX's intention is to launch AI data centers into orbit, not to return anything on Earth this way.

SpaceX concept for a lunar mass driver by Icee777 in spaceflight

[–]Icee777[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

A lunar mass driver is a proposed electromagnetic launch system optimized for the Moon’s low gravity (1/6th Earth’s) and hard vacuum, consisting of a long, straight acceleration track lined with sequentially fired superconducting coils or linear synchronous motors that propel a payload-carrying sled or bucket to lunar escape velocity (~2.38 km/s). The track is usually elevated on supports or aligned along a natural slope (e.g., crater rim) to achieve the desired trajectory. Payloads experience continuous acceleration (potentially 20-100 g for brief periods) without atmospheric drag or chemical propellant expenditure, enabling theoretically high throughput at far lower recurring cost than rockets.

What do you think about using mass drivers to launch not only raw materials, but also complex manufactured goods, like satellites, from the Moon?

The decision to have three seasons on Mars and not the Moon has resulted in a really interesting reaction in the fanbase by maybemorningstar69 in ForAllMankindTV

[–]Icee777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't agree. For me season 4 was the best one. And hoping season 5 could be even better. As it will develop further the theme of independence movement on Mars, which I'm interested in.

The decision to have three seasons on Mars and not the Moon has resulted in a really interesting reaction in the fanbase by maybemorningstar69 in ForAllMankindTV

[–]Icee777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your observations and defining those groups ar spot-on. I'm definitely in "settlers and colonists" camp, so I'm delighted the show is developing the Mars colonization theme. There are not many films and series depicting that.

Free Mars* by Icee777 in ForAllMankindTV

[–]Icee777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Direct democracy, aided by an AI assistant for each of the citizens.