Sky Platforms

The option of using floating platforms, balloons, or cargo air planes to launch rockets into space and save fuel is often discussed but rarely employed. Today we'll look at stratostations, rockoons, and other suggested methods for getting into space using these methods.
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Credits:
Upward Bound: Sky Platforms
Episode 185, Season 5 E19
Written by
Isaac Arthur
Editors
Darius Said
Evan Schultheis
Sigmund Kopperud
Olly Epsom
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
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Ervin Oprea
Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Jarred Eagley
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Katie Byrne
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Sam McNamara
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc
Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur
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Luca DeRosa - [email protected]
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Sergey Cheremisinov, "Sirius" https://www.s-cheremisinov.com
Dracovallis, "Wander in Frostland" https://dracovallis.bandcamp.com/
Miguel Johnson, "Drifting" https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic
Sergey Cheremisinov, "Phoenix" https://www.s-cheremisinov.com
Paradox Interactive, "Riding the solar wind" https://www.paradoxplaza.com
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