Bob Noel wrote:

In article ,
"Oz Lander" wrote:

How do you propose to slow the shuttle down from orbital velocity?

That I guess answers my question then. I was not aware that such
high speeds were required to just stay in orbit. What would it take
to slow the shuttle down whilst in orbit, enough to allow it to
re-enter at a slower speed?

It would require a large amount of fuel, way more than we can
currently afford to put into orbit.

Question answered. Thanks.
I guess that's where the solar sail technology might one day come in
handy.

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