Re: [amsat-bb] SuitSat Reentry Estimate

[David Donaldson <wb7dru@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

But there is the gravitational attraction of the earth that will cause it 
to accelerate at 9 meters per second squarded.  So the words kinda drifting 
maybe a bit slow.  Only the energy loss from air friction will slow it down 
(and heat it up).  

Dave
WB7DRU
Minneapolis


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>air.  Therefore is it not possible for the Suitsat too slow down enough
>such that it would be slow enough as not to burn up and kinda drift to
>the ground. 


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