Peter Diamandis

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12/15/2024, 3:00:54 AM
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Colin Fetter
@cfetter
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202d
@PeterDiamandis 270 kilograms?
Peter H. Diamandis, MD
@PeterDiamandis
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202d
Back-of-the-Envelope Calculation: winching a 270kg person+spacesuit to 200 km orbit requires ~2300 kWh of energy (ignoring atmospheric drag, cable mass, etc.). Incredibly, at $0.32/kw-hr electricity rates, that's ~$740. But good luck finding a cable that won't snap! 😅 #physics…

The statement is a lighthearted and humorous response to a technical discussion about the energy requirements for sending a person and spacesuit to orbit. It does not engage substantively with public issues or contribute to civic dialogue.