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Question

What propulsion mechanism will launch a payload into space at a cost of < $100/kg first?

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Total Forecasters 21

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CandidatesMe
Conventional
81.8%
Non-electromagnetic projectile
2.3%
Air-breathing
2%
Nuclear propulsion
1.9%
Electromagnetic
1.4%
Thermal rockets
1.2%
Other
1.1%
Beamed energy
1%
Space elevator
1%
Total: ?
(? remaining)


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