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Just like Canadarm ([1]) on ISS considerably simplified docking, I can see a similar approach working for lunar landing: slow down to below 5 m/s, get caught by
by krasin 3y ago
Just like Canadarm ([1]) on ISS considerably simplified docking, I can see a similar approach working for lunar landing: slow down to below 5 m/s, get caught by a robotic arm and gently put into a good spot.
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadarm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadarm
- ramses0 3y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catcher_pouch https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catcher_pouch
- panick21_ 3y agoIts called birthing if you use the Canadarm. And there is a reason every modern ship doesn't use that approach.
- T-A 3y ago> Its called birthing But mostly by obstetricians and context-unaware autocorrect software? https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/birthing https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/birthing https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/berthing https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/berthing
- panick21_ 3y agoNo just by me and the dyslexia gang.