Discover the groundbreaking physics behind skyhooks, rotovators, and space ladders, and how they could revolutionize space travel in the near future.

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Skyhooks, Rotovators & Space Ladders.
Episode 488b; March 2, 2025
Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur.
Graphics: Jarred Eagley, Katie Byrne, Phil Swan, Sergio Botero.
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Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator.
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