Difference between revisions of "Colonising Space/Access to space"
From AdCiv
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
*{{wp|Scramjet|Scramjet}} / rocket hybrid, such as the {{wp|Single-stage-to-orbit|single stage to orbit}} (SSTO) {{wp|Skylon|''Skylon''}} launch vehicle | *{{wp|Scramjet|Scramjet}} / rocket hybrid, such as the {{wp|Single-stage-to-orbit|single stage to orbit}} (SSTO) {{wp|Skylon|''Skylon''}} launch vehicle | ||
*Balloon platform | *Balloon platform | ||
| + | *Firing objects out of a giant gun like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_HARP HARP] | ||
*Other theoretical methods | *Other theoretical methods | ||
**Linear motor assisted launch from high altitude terrain | **Linear motor assisted launch from high altitude terrain | ||
**{{wp|Space_elevator|Space elevator}} ([[carbon nanotubes]] are of the required strength) | **{{wp|Space_elevator|Space elevator}} ([[carbon nanotubes]] are of the required strength) | ||
Revision as of 18:08, 22 June 2010
- Multi-stage rocket
- Aircraft piggy-back
- Scramjet
/ rocket hybrid, such as the single stage to orbit (SSTO) Skylon launch vehicle - Balloon platform
- Firing objects out of a giant gun like HARP
- Other theoretical methods
- Linear motor assisted launch from high altitude terrain
- Space elevator (carbon nanotubes are of the required strength)
