Mass Drivers vs Rockets

09/01/2025 37 min Episodio 481
Mass Drivers vs Rockets

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Rockets and mass drivers each promise to launch humanity into space—but which approach will take us further, faster, smarter, and cheaper?Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox: Air https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-airGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $30.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Mass Drivers vs RocketsEpisode 481; January 9, 2025Written by: Isaac Arthur & Phil SwanProduced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditors: Phil Swan & Philip LeichauerGraphics:AnthrofuturismJarred EagleyKatie ByrneMafic StudiosPhil SwanSpace Resources CGISelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "In Time", "Red Giant"Aerium, featuring Sieger, "Deiljocht"Brandon Liew, "Into the Storm"Special Thanks to: TranspodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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