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Conclusions
Magnetic balloons may be the fastest way through the solar system. They offer COTS technology for very fast transport.
The technology may not scale, however we are confident that it works from 1m => 10m
If opaque plasma were used, balloons may stay competitive with sails up to the many kilometer scale size.
One could imagine hybrid balloon/sail systems that combine both methods of travel.
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