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Creating an Orbital Ring involves spinning a substantial structure around Earth at orbital velocity, taking advantage of the physical principles governing motion in gravity. By utilizing basic electrical currents or magnetic materials, platforms or objects can be suspended above the orbiting ring. The result is a rotating platform in space where gravity's effect can be replicated, allowing human activities to take place in otherwise weightless environments.
This spinning ring would consist of wire segments—potentially augmented with solar panels to generate power—that would eventually connect various launch points on the Earth's surface.
System Benefits and Applications
The implications of implementing Orbital Rings are vast: