Laser-Pumped Flying Saucers: How You'll Get to Orbit

Dr. Leik Myrabo has worked 25 years to develop craft that can get into space 6 times cheaper than a chemical rocket. These vehicles will be powered by solar power satellites and literally punch holes in the atmosphere just in front of themselves. http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/090729-tw-laser-lightcraft.html

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