Re: A Moon base is too far; an asteroid ship better alternative:)

From: David Summers (david_at_ualmiles.com)
Date: 03/16/05

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Date: 16 Mar 2005 10:34:13 -0800

Then why don't we use such things on Earth? Nuclear power is WAY
cheaper in Mexico (or even Nevada compared to New York)!

The fact is, transmitting power via cables over long distances is
expensive. The grid uses nearby sources, not far away ones. Losses on
long distance power cables become very large very fast.

-David

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