/sci/ - Science & Math

I honestly believe this guy has the best chance at moving large numbers of people into space. Especially if this technology is scalable.

80km is high enough to reach a skyhook linked to an orbital station. From there the passenger module could be winched up the rest of the way.

Face it guys, rockets aren't ever going to move a substantial portion of our population off earth.

Richard Branson is our best hope for cheap tickets to the oportunities in space. Lets hope he can get his shit together.