The Engineer - Sci-Fi Eye: Maybe it's time we stopped using rockets?
Access to orbit is essential for communications, scientific research, and national security. According to figures provided by the British Government, the UK space sector contributes £16.4 billion per year to the UK economy, and the global space economy is projected to hit £490 billion in the next seven years. With this in mind, our resident science fiction author, Gareth L. Powell, takes a look at fictional alternatives.
Source: theengineer.co.uk
