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To: BenLurkin; SgtBob; Chode

4 posted on 06/09/2014 1:53:52 PM PDT by mabarker1 (Please, Somebody Impeach the kenyan!!!! Once again dingy hairball, STFU!!! You corrupt POS!!!)
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Then, as the target moves away, it reels out the tether while applying regenerative brake to give itself a moderate (<5g) acceleration as well as to harvest energy,”

OK, i went to school in New York in the 60's-70's so i'm not the brightest light in the string, but i fail to see how a break can harvest energy and produce acceleration, in space...

8 posted on 06/09/2014 4:29:20 PM PDT by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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