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Giant catapult launching satellites into orbit without the need of rocket fuel
Satellites are critical for monitoring Earth's health, identifying issues like methane leaks, and conducting various other types of research.
"This is not a rocket, and clearly our ability to perform in just 11 months this many tests and have them all function as planned, really is a testament to the nature of our technology," said Jonathan Yaney, founder and CEO of SpinLaunch, in a 2022 Space.com report after their 10th successful launch. (CREDIT: SpinLaunch) “The total addressable market for suborbital launch from our research can be as high as USD 150 million a year,” said Simon Gwozdz, founder and CEO of Equatorial Space Systems. These systems would use ground-based lasers or microwave beams to propel spacecraft, reducing the need for onboard fuel and potentially offering a more sustainable and efficient means of reaching orbit.
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