[extropy-chat] The other space program

[Eugen Leitl]

On Thu, Aug 12, 2004 at 10:48:55AM -0700, Adrian Tymes wrote:
> --- Eugen Leitl <eugen at leitl.org> wrote:
> > Who's going to build the microwave
> > stations on the ground to
> > track the craft as it goes around the Earth?
> 
> I generally agree with most of your objections here,
> but this one can easily be solved: solar panels (or
> cells on the craft's skin), or a fleet of microwave
> satellites launched by traditional means.

We're trying to lower cost for LEO launch. Putting massive
power satellite fleets up there doesn't strike me as "easily solved".
 
> > The Dark Sky station is as close to LEO as
> > SpaceshipOne. I.e., not at all.
> 
> *shrugs*  Doesn't mean it isn't useful in its own
> right.  If they can solve the engineering issues of
> floating serious payload at high altitudes...floating
> cities, anyone?

What is the economic value of a floating city?

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