Non-rocket spacelaunch

Non-rocket spacelaunch refers to concepts for launch into space where some or all of the needed speed and altitude are provided by something other than expendable rockets. A number of alternatives to expendable rockets have been proposed. In some systems such as skyhook, rocket sled launch, rockoon and air launch, a rocket would be used to reach orbit, but would only be part of the system.

Non-rocket spacelaunch

Non-rocket spacelaunch refers to concepts for launch into space where some or all of the needed speed and altitude are provided by something other than expendable rockets. A number of alternatives to expendable rockets have been proposed. In some systems such as skyhook, rocket sled launch, rockoon and air launch, a rocket would be used to reach orbit, but would only be part of the system.