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New Satellite Engine Could Use Earth's Atmosphere to Stay in Orbit Indefinitely

68 points · 15 comments · GordonS

  1. rf15 · · focus · HN ↗
    Basically the attempt to make a Bussard Ramjet work? I just wonder if the drag isn't just too much to overcome, can't wait for their prototype results.

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