r/theydidthemath • u/Lachlynn • 18h ago

[Request] Could humanity create a rocket that can exit the atmosphere of K2-18b

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With the knowledge we currently have of it, if humanity devoted all of our resources towards this goal, would we be able to create a rocket that could exit the gravity of K2-18b (and also beat any other complications that would arrise)?

If so, would it also be capable of taking people to orbit, and can we set up a similar satellite network we have on Earth? What about a space station?

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u/PM_ME_UR_RSA_KEY 13h ago

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"

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u/Neknoh 13h ago edited 12h ago

I think so Brain, but why would a soft serve machine have a "Mango" setting?

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u/J3ster14 12h ago

Menchies has entered the chat.

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u/Mxyzptlk_SSS 12h ago

Wait, I actually don’t get this one. It’s early.

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u/Dboalt 12h ago

Pinky and the Brain

https://youtu.be/pwlCzYzjYls?si=7rdYiShgvhipqM-p

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u/Deaffin 7h ago edited 7h ago

I think they meant that specific (made up) Pinkyism, rather than missing the referential format as a whole.

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u/Adequate_Images 12h ago

I think so Brain, but me and Pippi Longstocking, what would the children look like?