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Question regarding SS1
Hi,
Would it require a lot more fuel/power to actualy go into earths orbit, or would that make SS1 to heavy to be carried by the White Knight? If it would be possible to go into orbit, would they be able to use the same re-entery system? regards daan |
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"daan" wrote in message
om... Hi, Would it require a lot more fuel/power to actualy go into earths orbit, Yes. You'd need to be going about 8-9 times faster. And then of course besides carry enough fuel, carry enough thermal protection to re-entry from that speed. or would that make SS1 to heavy to be carried by the White Knight? Yes, it would be way to heavy. If it would be possible to go into orbit, would they be able to use the same re-entery system? Most likely not. regards daan |
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