Throw It To Space

Instapundit pointed me to this piece at Defensetech.org on the possibilities for a space slingshot. Just plain cool, with lots of rabbit trail links to follow. Space elevators are the wave of the future, of course, and will make all of our lives easier in so many ways, but don't underestimate the usefulness of a good slingshot. There are manifold applications, from technological to military, and don't forget the personal advantages. I think we all could use a way to get payloads into space quickly and inexpensively, don't you? I've got some relatives on Mars that I would love to send a care package, but the shipping rates are just astronomical. Sorry. It's bad joke day here at the Meow. I'll try to control myself.