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_rake t1_jc7k0uh wrote

Reply to comment by msuvagabond in NASA wants new 'deorbit tug' to bring space station down in 2030 by DevilsRefugee

just changing it's orbit to be on the plane of the equator would require so much fuel it'd be easier to build a new one instead.

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Martianspirit t1_jcajoxu wrote

Getting it equatorial is not needed. Just raise orbit beyond 36,000km. Which still needs a huge delta-v.

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_rake t1_jcaqjuc wrote

True, I made my response based off some post I read a while ago about re-purposing the ISS as the lunar gateway. "just move it to the moon"

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