AKICIF: I need a rocket scientist

Aug 17, 2011 08:26

Scenario: A slightly modified Space Shuttle is launching from Vandenberg AFB with a light cargo (6,000 lbs) heading up into a polar orbit to redevous with a space station orbiting at an altitude of 1,000 km.

Question: How much extra fuel would be required for the OMS engines to reach that altitude?

Just trying to figure something out for my next book.

writing, warbird, space

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