Steve Foley wrote:
> "Larry Dighera" > wrote in message
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> http://www.pinktentacle.com/2008/01/origami-spaceplane-to-launch-from-space-station
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> "A large spacecraft such as the Space Shuttle can reach speeds of up to Mach
> 20 (over 15,200 mph) when it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere .............
> The much lighter origami aircraft, which the researchers claim will come
> down more slowly, is not expected to burn up on re-entry. "
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> Wouldn't a smaller 'aircraft' be traveling just as fast if it's coming out
> of orbit?
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One would think so.