Could We Help Push Rockets To Orbit?

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Can’t we build a better launch system? Why are we still more or less just using thirsty rocket engines? In the world of “why don’t they just” ideas, there’s one idea that’s perhaps most tantalizing, Why don’t they just use a vacuum tunnel maglev catapult, or something to push the rocket off the ground so you don’t need as big and powerful of a rocket? Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:35 - History 06:21 - Falcon 9 Assist 13:25 - Starship Assist 20:25 - Electron Vacuum Maglev 24:25 - Orbital Maglev Tunnel 29:20 - Yeeting From The Moon 32:00 - Summary Check out our new 1:100 scale metal Mercury Program Rocket Models and also some new shirts at http://everydayastronaut.com/shop Want to support what I do? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter for access to exclusive livestreams, our discord channel! - http://patreon.com/everydayastronaut Or become a YouTube member for some bonus perks as well! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6uKrU_WqJ1R2HMTY3LIx5Q/join All music is original! Find it anywhere you listen to music! (Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, etc)

Published 2025-07-16 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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