NASA are devising a catapult that can fling objects into space at a terrifying 5,000mph.The catapult, which will rocket items and objects into space at record speeds is said to be a new invention created to save NASA time and money.Hoping to save both time and money with their contraption, the catapult works by revolving a carbon fibre arm inside a steel vacuum chamber that measures 91 metres in diameter.The speed generated by the carbon fibre arm will then propel a satellite containing a launch vehicle into space far quicker than the average rocket.The satellites will use a small amount of propulsion to synchronise with the desired orbit, making it a strong alternative for the Space Agency.
NASA has teamed up with start-up company SpinLaunch to cut the cost, time and complexity of making the catapult, which they hope can transport devices up into the stratosphere.
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