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To: The_Victor

Just a thought, but without primary propulsion on board, how do you stop?

I'm guessing, but they'd probably break in the Martian atmosphere. I suppose it would take a few orbits.

38 posted on 10/14/2004 2:18:34 PM PDT by PatrickHenry (Hic amor, haec patria est.)

To: PatrickHenry

I'm guessing, but they'd probably break in the Martian atmosphere. I suppose it would take a few orbits.

If they have the velocity to make the trip in 90 days, that's gonna be one helluva breaking maneuver! :)

50 posted on 10/14/2004 3:01:57 PM PDT by The_Victor (Calvin: "Do tigers wear pajamas?", Hobbes: "Truth is we never take them off.")

To: PatrickHenry

Just a thought, but without primary propulsion on board, how do you stop?

I'm guessing, but they'd probably break in the Martian atmosphere. I suppose it would take a few orbits.

Finish reading the article, it tell how.

54 posted on 10/14/2004 4:43:36 PM PDT by citizen (Write-in Tom Tancredo for President/Jeff Flake VP 2004!)

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