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I don't think the atmosphere is the problem with landing heavy landers like we do on the moon. For some reason I think gravity is the main problem. The only eff

I don't think the atmosphere is the problem with landing heavy landers like we do on the moon. For some reason I think gravity is the main problem. The only effect I can think of the atmosphere would have is on engine efficiency, and it's so thin I doubt it's much of a consideration at all.

peter303 10y ago
You are very wrong. Read the literature.
- sathackr 10y ago
  Yea I started thinking about it after I posted. Ya know, the heat and stuff.