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Originally Posted by IsaacKuo
Since aeroscoop satellites experience drag every time they scoop up gas, they need some way to regain speed. The simplest solution is to use solar power to power an electric thruster; the thruster uses scooped up gas.
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Originally Posted by Doodler
1. Electric motors in space still need reaction mass. So whether its some generationally improved ion engine, chemical thrust, or even a buncha aerosol cans glued to the wings, you're still needing fuel mass.
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