Mass Drivers vs Rockets

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Rockets and mass drivers each promise to launch humanity into space—but which approach will take us further, faster, smarter, and cheaper?

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Credits:

Mass Drivers vs Rockets

Episode 481; January 9, 2025

Written by: Isaac Arthur & Phil Swan

Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur

Editors: Phil Swan & Philip Leichauer

Graphics:

Anthrofuturism

Jarred Eagley

Katie Byrne

Mafic Studios

Phil Swan

Space Resources CGI

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Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator

Stellardrone, "In Time", "Red Giant"

Aerium, featuring Sieger, "Deiljocht"

Brandon Liew, "Into the Storm"

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