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Would friction from the atmosphere, speed and hot tiles at the bottom of the orbiter contribute to keeping it 'aloft' for six minutes? It may be called a brick, but at those speeds, it's a glider.
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Would friction from the atmosphere, speed and hot tiles at the bottom of the orbiter contribute to keeping it 'aloft' for six minutes? It may be called a brick, but at those speeds, it's a glider.