re: Hitch hike to Mars inside an asteroid

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Buck Galaxy — 11/6/2006 4:01:22 PM (archived)

I like the idea. Why not ultimately take the concept further and build a large permanent underground base on the asteroid? Dock the spacecraft and go inside for the entire trip. Put thrusters on the asteroid to gradually nudge it's orbit to make it the perfect aldrinian cycler.

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Hitch hike to Mars inside an asteroid - Chris Vancil - 11/6/2006 6:52:42 AM
- re: Hitch hike to Mars inside an asteroid - Buck Galaxy - 11/6/2006 4:01:22 PM
  - re: Hitch hike to Mars inside an asteroid - SteveS - 11/7/2006 3:12:28 AM
    - read about Aldrin Cyclers - nick hoffman - 11/7/2006 5:56:22 AM
      - I think what SteveS is talking about is - Buck Galaxy - 11/8/2006 4:34:45 AM
  - While you're at it, might as well carve it up and spin it up for gravity. (n/t) - TB - 11/6/2006 5:38:53 PM
    - Recalling Rama! (n/t) - Laurie Street - 11/6/2006 5:41:08 PM
      - Three cyclers, no waiting! (n/t) - TB - 11/6/2006 5:50:31 PM
  - Cycler Ships - REB - 11/6/2006 5:05:53 PM
    - Logical extension to permanent asteroid habitats - nick hoffman - 11/7/2006 5:59:39 AM

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