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LEO is big, but only a few orbits are desirable and all circular orbits at the same altitude cross twice, by definition. It’s like slot cars, but much lower pro
by b33j0r 3y ago
LEO is big, but only a few orbits are desirable and all circular orbits at the same altitude cross twice, by definition. It’s like slot cars, but much lower probability of an “intersection event.”
That’s fun! Of course, we do already have something analogous to FAA altitude separations. But that requires everyone everywhere to cooperate in real-time, and mandates some degree of maneuverability. I guess orbital decay is only a concern for aircraft when they aren’t trying to land.
What you have to watch out for is the eventual rise of the Kessler Cult, who (according to me) will seek to block all access to space intentionally ;)
- ghaff 3y agoYou also have people who would largely prioritize for astronomical observations over rural internet—perhaps because they think people should be living in cities anyway. I’m only being mildly sarcastic.
- b33j0r 3y agoThe needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. (They can just be awfully hard to count, no matter who counts.)
- reaperducer 3y agoThe needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Glad to hear it! Because I know a large family that doesn't have a computer. I'll send you their address so you can mail them yours!
- jpc0 3y agoThese families surely own a smartphone? You know the powerful computer in your pocket you potentially used to browse this website.
- reaperducer 3y agoThese families surely own a smartphone? You know the powerful computer in your pocket you potentially used to browse this website. You think that all government, education, banking, employment, and healthcare web sites work on phones or have apps? That's adorable!
- jpc0 3y agoSame can be said for actual web on desktop. The fact is they have a device that connects to the internet, shifting the goalposts in the argument does not make that less true.
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- Eisenstein 3y agoI have a couple extra. Will relatively recent mini-desktop with a consumer Intel chip, 4GB of ram, wifi, and a 128GB ssd do the job?
- yellowapple 3y agoWhich is absurd when you consider where most professionally-done astronomical observations happen (hint: it ain't in cities, least of all ones with fiber).