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The starship can use the atmosphere to change its orbit. The capability hasn't been tested but why wouldn't it work if it works on a x-37?
by baq 2y ago
The starship can use the atmosphere to change its orbit.
The capability hasn't been tested but why wouldn't it work if it works on a x-37?
- adastra22 2y agoIt’s called cross-range capability, and yes Shuttle was able to do this (albeit for different reasons).
- bryanlarsen 2y agoStarship has a lot less cross-range capability than X-37.
- Gravityloss 2y agoExactly. Cross-range capability is expensive mass wise. X-37 is very heavy for its payload, as was the Space Shuttle.