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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2017 · 3 MIN

Could a space rocket be launched from a gun?

from Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith

Anthony wanted to know if firing space rockets out of giant guns would be a better way to blast off. Heather Wark spoke to Dr Stuart Grey of Strathclyde University to find out... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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