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Re: Orbit B

To Kevin,

>one of the nice things about this system is that the reflector can be 
>accelerated at just about any rate, (within reason) as it is un-manned. 
>given that we won't need large RM tanks, or a Kilometer long ion engine, 
>I think the entire weight of the Asimov can be drastically reduced to 
>crew support sections only.  While in-system, the Asimov uses a 
>visible-light solar sail to move around.  This system still requires a 
>construction project to build the return masers.
>
>Comments?  Suggestions? Flames?  ;)

Great, now we only need a way to accelerate that asteroid you are talking about.

Tim