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I don't get the delta-v argument: now that it is in orbit outside the atmosphere, we can accelerate it as progressively as we want, e.g. with ion thrusters or s
by aredox 2y ago
I don't get the delta-v argument: now that it is in orbit outside the atmosphere, we can accelerate it as progressively as we want, e.g. with ion thrusters or solar sails, to raise its kinetic energy until it reaches a higher orbit, no?
- gamepsys 2y agoI concede that I was assuming a traditional chemical rocket to generate the force. A more gentle force would put less strain on the structure.