This Startup Aims To Catapult Satellites Into Space

Startup Auriga Space is developing a linear electromagnetic accelerator to launch satellites into space, aiming to bypass the need for traditional rocket first stages. The company has raised $12 million to advance this technology, which utilizes electromagnetic systems similar to those used on aircraft carriers.
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This technology could significantly reduce the cost and complexity of space launches, addressing the current bottleneck in the space economy.
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