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Mass Drivers vs Rockets
Rockets and mass drivers each promise to launch humanity into space—but which approach will take us further, faster, smarter, and cheaper?
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Mass Drivers vs Rockets
Episode 481; January 9, 2025
Written by: Isaac Arthur & Phil Swan
Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur
Editors: Phil Swan & Philip Leichauer
Graphics:
Anthrofuturism
Jarred Eagley
Katie Byrne
Mafic Studios
Phil Swan
Space Resources CGI
Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images
Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator
Stellardrone, "In Time", "Red Giant"
Aerium, featuring Sieger, "Deiljocht"
Brandon Liew, "Into the Storm"
Special Thanks to: Transpod
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