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Old 01-25-2021, 04:59 PM   #265
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Originally Posted by Fuzz View Post
Uh, has anyone told him it's 2021? Sure, millions in a non-existant space settlement millions of miles away. Should be no problem to get up and running in 5 years.


Someone might want to check the good doctor into a home for the scientifically insane.
Or maybe just check the NY Post for crappy, sensational journalism. I had a look at the paper it's referencing, and I can't find any mention of 2026, or even the 15 year timeline they mention. The only sort of timeline he mentions is a 22-year build time, but includes the use of technology that doesn't yet exist (space elevator), so it's not suggesting that this 22-year build time could begin any time soon.

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2011.07487.pdf
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