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How much more to go from low-earth to the outskirts of orbit where the gentle nudge will work? If we can plan getting a small satellite to land on a moving come
by talmand 11y ago
How much more to go from low-earth to the outskirts of orbit where the gentle nudge will work? If we can plan getting a small satellite to land on a moving comet then we should be able to work out the mechanics of plotting a course for a bit of junk to eventually make its way to the sun. Think positive!
- leephillips 11y agoHere are some calculations, and a good explanation, showing why you don't want to try to shoot waste into the Sun: http://www.csicop.org/sb/show/shooting_for_the_sun/ http://www.csicop.org/sb/show/shooting_for_the_sun/
- talmand 11y agoYour link is totally ruining my bit. Nonetheless, interesting article. I guess proposals to the UN will have to wait until technology catches up with my business plan.