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- From: ewright@convex.com (Edward V. Wright)
- Subject: Re: DC vs Shuttle capabilities
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- Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 22:08:31 GMT
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- In <9ls2_fp@rpi.edu> strider@clotho.acm.rpi.edu (Greg Moore) writes:
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- > Let's handle baggage transfer. On the ground, you have gravity
- >and the surface. You can walk/carry/drive between two planes... But in
- >space, you don't have something nice like the ground to use.
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- So, you think that gravity makes bagger transfer easier? Would you
- like to carry my suitcases next time I'm at the airport?
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- > As for manevouring the 3 craft in close proximity, I partly
- >agree with you. It is easier than doing it in the air. However,
- >you do have three craft now all with somewhat different velocity
- >vectors.
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- Only if you assume that the pilots are *stupid*. Otherwise, they'll
- match velocity vectors and soft- or hard-dock first.
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- > I'm not saying it can't be done, or that it won't be done.
- >Simply that some thought and PRACTICE will have to go into it.
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- You think God told Adam and Eve how to refuel a 747?
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