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The LEO post-launch force you link to is for minor orbital changes. Or large changes over a large amount of time. The problem with an orbit that begins at the
by cjensen 4y ago
The LEO post-launch force you link to is for minor orbital changes. Or large changes over a large amount of time. The problem with an orbit that begins at the ground is that you have exactly one orbit's worth of time in which to convert it into a real orbit. Magnetic or ion propulsion won't cut it.
My comment about solid rockets is due to the fact that they include fully combustable fuel in a ready-to-use mix. Solid rockets don't require much input to get them to combust. I assume no one is considering solid rockets for this application; I only mention it as part of assuming they would need a liquid rocket so I could explain the problem with liquid rockets which rely on pumps and pipes.
- 01100011 4y agoFill a tank with nitrogen and cap it with something akin to an explosive bolt. When attitude is favorable, blow the bolt and let nature take its course. Sorry it's late here and I'm just spitballing. Seems feasible though.
- amanaplanacanal 4y agoI guess the problem then becomes designing an explosive bolt that can survive the 10,000G launch without exploding.