From: cygo@verizon.net   
      
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   >   
   > Depending on the details of the trajectory, a modest mass driver would   
   > be overkill. The trick is to use weak stability boundary trajectories   
   > developed by Dr Ed Belbruno. We are currently exploring the   
   > architecture of a system like this at SSI.   
   >   
      
      
   I'm focusing on stockpiling, the flow of materials (and processed/finished   
   goods), and the capacity of a multiple of cargo crafts.   
      
   It's not so much the distance involved as it is the constant flow and   
   profitability.   
      
   We wouldn't have imports from China if distance really mattered - it just   
   doesn't.  And where the heck is the competition and the shorter route to the   
   East in all this?  If it makes money, who cares?   
      
   I would start with a two month window per near asteroid, start building   
   spinning skinny long cigars (containing agri/food production capability as   
   well), then move up from there (spinning wheels, etc).   
      
   Let's not overly, and unnecessarily, complicate the thing.   
      
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