From the earth to the moon  #
Friday, 06 Oct 2006 04:49PM
Jules Verne is somewhere laughing and saying "hey guys, I was only kidding...

New Scientist reports on investigations to use huge magnets to fling objects into space.

As Jules readers know, not exactly a new idea, but obviously material strength, magnet strength and aerodynamic theory has reached the level that it's beginning to look really possible. Except for passengers of course...

Just don't miss. Or hit anything on the way up.