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How is that different from aerocapture, which is what Starship is going to do? You are coming in at hyperbolic velocity and have to use the thin and very varia
by rklaehn 6y ago
How is that different from aerocapture, which is what Starship is going to do?
You are coming in at hyperbolic velocity and have to use the thin and very variable atmosphere to break into an orbit.
At least the tether is completely predictable.
- FeepingCreature 6y agoHard to miss an atmosphere. If you're off to the side a bit, no big deal.
- jacobush 6y agoActually it's completely plausible to skip on the surface of it. Bit easier to hit sideways, yes.