Re: Not really practical for the return trip.

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Dan Apted — 3/15/2002 7:00:49 PM (archived)

Oh, I see, Keep the laser at or near the source of embarcation that way you dont have to bring your propulsion system or fuel source with you. That works well for the trip one way, but not for the return trip. How do you intend on getting the return trip fueled?

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Laser light sails....a collaborative effort? - R.L. - 3/15/2002 6:28:26 PM
- A visionary engineer & genius named Robert Forward has already come up with the concept, years ago. - Jacob Samorodin - 3/16/2002 7:57:00 PM
  - Please scan-read the rest of my mostly 'invisible' post above. [n/t] New format? (n/t) - Jacob Samorodin - 3/16/2002 8:42:33 PM
  - I was NOT implying I came up with the idea!!! - R.L. - 3/16/2002 12:34:08 PM
  - Re: Robert Forward - Tom Brosz - 3/16/2002 11:08:49 AM
- Re: Laser light sails....a collaborative effort? - Dan Apted - 3/15/2002 6:35:21 PM
  - Umm actually taking your fuel with you - R.L. - 3/15/2002 6:43:12 PM
    - Re: Not really practical for the return trip. - Dan Apted - 3/15/2002 7:00:49 PM
      - Depends on the timeframe - Robt Clements - 3/17/2002 2:28:29 PM
      - Re: Not really practical for the return trip. - Raoul - 3/16/2002 12:11:45 PM
      - If you are a robotic mission why do you care?(N/T) (n/t) - R.L. - 3/15/2002 7:24:56 PM
        
        Re: Good Point.. but again... - Dan Apted - 3/16/2002 8:31:58 PM

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