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2025-11-18

Perovskites and Type II Superconductors

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Perovskites are often mentioned in scientific papers related to the topics of high-efficiency solar cells, coloured LEDs, fluorescent dyes.

2025-11-18

Powering the Orbital Ring

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Perovskites are redefining solar power and superconductivity. In the future they could be powering an orbital ring, and feed energy to Earth.

2025-11-01

Astronomy’s Shocking Twist and Orbital Ring Engineering: Origin Story

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Learn about the process and history that inspired the author for the creation of the Astronomy's Shocking Twist saga. | Orbital Ring blog

2025-10-31

The Dream of a Floating Highway to Space

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Engage with us in the dream of building a floating highway to space. An article from the author of the book \"Orbital Ring Engineering\".

2025-08-11

From Science to Science Fiction to Science

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From early astronomical theories to today's space travel, we explore the creative methods humanity has devised to escape Earth’s gravity.

2025-08-11

The Role of Science Fiction in Advancing Space Infrastructure Concepts

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While the principles of orbital mechanics were laid by scientists, envisioning space megastructures came from the realm of science fiction.

2025-08-04

SkyHook, LightCraft, Mass Drivers, and Space Launch Systems

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Here is where we discuss SkyHooks, LightCraft, Mass Drivers, as well as current and future Space Launch Systems and technologies.

2025-08-04

Tethered Rings, Launch Loops, Space Fountains, and The Space Elevator

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Follow-up to The Gravity Well, exploring Space Transit Systems such as Tethered Rings, Launch Loops, Space Fountains, and The Space Elevator.

2025-08-02

Chapter Three: The Gravity Well

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Chapter 3 of the book explores \"The Gravity Well\", as well as history and pioneers in space mass transport systems, and Orbital Ring design.

2025-08-02

Orbital Ring: An Open-Source Project for the Python Coding Community

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Join the Orbital Ring Open-Source Python project on GitHub, and join the coding community that takes the challenge of designing the future.