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Why particularly in LEO? Benefits of some atmosphere still?
by ohyoutravel 4y ago
Why particularly in LEO? Benefits of some atmosphere still?
- JumpCrisscross 4y ago> Why particularly in LEO? Faster degradation means quicker rejuvenation requirements. If you’re replacing your birds every five years in any case, the net benefit of rad hardening is diminished.
- BenjiWiebe 4y agoFrom a radiation standpoint I think the Earth's magnetic field helps more than the atmosphere at that altitude.