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   Message 2,869 of 3,113   
   Raiskila Kalle to IsaacKuo   
   Re: Is an orbital refueling station feas   
   24 Nov 05 09:13:41   
   
   From: kraiskil@cc.tkk.retro.com   
      
   IsaacKuo wrote:   
      
   > After the water tank is full, the satellite slightly   
   > circularizes its orbit so it no longer dips into the   
   > atmosphere.  During this mission phase, solar power   
   > is used to electrolyze water into hydrogen and oxygen.   
   > After the water is fully separated, the satellite   
   > simply waits for a spacecraft to dock and refuel.   
      
   How much water are you talking about here? Remember that the   
   added weight of the water needs added propulsion to alter the orbit.   
      
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