Can A Giant Potato Cannon Throw Things Into Space Cheaper Than Rockets? Longshot Think so!

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Evaluates a kinetic launch system (potato cannon scale) against rocket economics, working through physics of projectile launch and cost analysis. Applies engineering analysis to emerging technology claim.

A 21-minute video from Scott Manley: “Can A Giant Potato Cannon Throw Things Into Space Cheaper Than Rockets? Longshot Think so!”.

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