XPost: sci.space.policy, sci.optics, sci.physics   
   XPost: sci.military.naval   
   From: fjmccall@gmail.com   
      
   "Robert Clark"  wrote:   
      
   >"Robert Clark"  wrote in message news:ofir36$9sh$1@dont-email.me...   
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   >We now have the capability to do laser launch. The problem is the initial   
   >cost outlay for the lasers is still prohibitive to launch a sizable payload.   
   >   
   >But is it possible to do it without using lasers, just high intensity   
   >noncoherent light focused by mirrors or lenses?   
   >   
      
   No, it isn't.   
      
      
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