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RE: ESA's Air Breathing Satellite

in #space7 years ago

Form what I understand the drag varies depending on the solar cycle, solar storms and whether you are on the day or night side.

Having said that I would guess that there are still billions of molecules per cubic metre and the drag will be enough to drop your height by a few metres or more per orbit.

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