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by bigyikes 839 days ago
Building infrastructure is the only way this stuff will get cheaper and easier
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krasin 839 days ago
Just like Canadarm ([1]) on ISS considerably simplified docking, I can see a similar approach working for lunar landing: slow down to below 5 m/s, get caught by a robotic arm and gently put into a good spot.

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadarm

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ramses0 839 days ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catcher_pouch
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panick21_ 839 days ago
Its called birthing if you use the Canadarm. And there is a reason every modern ship doesn't use that approach.
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T-A 839 days ago
> Its called birthing

But mostly by obstetricians and context-unaware autocorrect software?

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/birthing

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/berthing

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panick21_ 839 days ago
No just by me and the dyslexia gang.
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