Longshot startup aims to launch cargo into space using a large-scale gun

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The company Longshot proposes using a very large gun, rather than a rocket, to launch cargo into space. Its goal is to enable the construction of data centers in orbit. The company will showcase its concept at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in 2026. This method aims to provide a potentially more cost-effective way to transport materials to space.

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