If we can get particles at CERN to near-light speeds, why can’t we extrapolate that to rockets?

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Alternatively, why can’t we put a particle accelerator on the back of a rocket and use that?

Edit: okay thanks guys it was a dumb question I see that now lol

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There is a theoretical space launch technique called a mass driver which sort of like using a particle accelerator but for a satellite. There is a company called SpinLaunch that has announced plans to develop such a system though whether we will see a functional one any time soon is doubtful.