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To: RadioAstronomer

However, vehicle weight does not translate into a slower orbital velocity.

Lighter weight increases the effectiveness of the minute drag forces Rutan's design employs.

73 posted on 11/16/2004 10:09:53 AM PST by Carry_Okie (The environment is too complex and too important to manage by politics.)

To: Carry_Okie

Lighter weight increases the effectiveness of the minute drag forces Rutan's design employs.

Cool! (pun intended LOL)

Since I am NOT a thermal or reentry expert, I will quickly get over my head here. I need to read more on this.

74 posted on 11/16/2004 10:12:44 AM PST by RadioAstronomer

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