Superearths are bad homeworlds for a would-be spacefaring civilization. Rocketry more difficult, space elevators impossible (?)
@othercriteria It's a handicap. Smaller worlds will be able to get things into space a lot quicker. No space elevator is a huge disadvantage
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@DeityOfReligion I just think the consequences are a huge mixed bag. E.g., maybe reduced nuclear annihilation risk if ICBMs are hard.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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