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To: NicknamedBob
SO; we're not there yet?

*sigh*

Thank goodness!

Will do as ordered....er...suggested.
1,172 posted on 01/02/2006 8:41:40 PM PST by EsmeraldaA
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To: EsmeraldaA

We should arrive at Mars in late April.

Think about this: A couple of volunteers are riding in GCNR/REs at the points which will pass through zero gee during the turnover.

Their worlds will literally turn upside down.

Admittedly, they're only at a relatively low gravity gradient, but it should still be fun and interesting if you can stand a really slow speed loop-the-loop!

We have them there as another safety precaution, in case the gears which are turning this massive structure get stuck. We could disengage the electrical operation, and proceed with a reaction drive to get back into alignment if necessary.

In the meantime, they're getting one heckuva show!


1,173 posted on 01/02/2006 8:53:48 PM PST by NicknamedBob (How can I compete in a world of Cat 5 and wireless when my brain is wired by knob and tube?)
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