Re: G-forces and fuel consumption

related is a cargo only launcher for stuff high G wouldnt hurt, like
water, fuel and durable stuff.

launched by a rail gun up the side of a mountain where most of the
acceleration is magnetic powered from ground based electricity. just a
small rocket for final trajectory control

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