alt Hacker NewsWhat would prevent them from entering into an orbit around Earth for a day or so and use that to slow down? Is that possible and would that make the reentry less risky?
What would prevent them from entering into an orbit around Earth for a day or so and use that to slow down? Is that possible and would that make the reentry less risky?
Possible, but far too expensive due to the all of the fuel that would have to be carried the entire way and back. Expensive in a monetary sense, absolutely, but also in the sense that much less mass would be available for every other component of the mission.