MSL "Heat shield woes" |
MSL "Heat shield woes" |
Feb 17 2008, 04:20 PM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
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Feb 17 2008, 04:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2173 Joined: 28-December 04 From: Florida, USA Member No.: 132 |
From the article:
"The relative orbital positions of the Earth and Mars allow for a shorter trip time in 2011, although the spacecraft will hit Mars' atmosphere at a higher velocity, which has implications for the TPS..." Maybe this is naive, but can't they control the velocity with which MSL hits Mars by reducing the boost it gets at the beginning of its journey and lengthening the trip time? |
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