>"Really cheap power if we bootstrap by building one power satellite and use it for propulsion >lasers to bring up parts for thousands. "
With all due respect, Keith, I've been hearing arguments like this for 50 years. One thing would help you establish credibility. Can you point to a design of yours that is used worldwide on a massive scale in a major industry? No hard feelings, but it sounds like its even less likely than earth bound solar cells. Dan M _______________________________________________ http://box535.bluehost.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l_mccmedia.com