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Originally Posted by TheBigDog
...I suggest that we work backward from a perspective of pure Newtonian mechanics. We design a rover that can achieve the goals for a landed vehicle. We design the method of landing it safely on the moon. We calculate the boost requirements for getting the landing mechanism and lander to the moon. We then design the booster to fill that requirement.
The rover will end up being just a couple of Kilos. Because it will be sending pictures of itself back to earth that will be come historic the value of advertising space on the rover and the lander is extraordinary. ...Bill
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OK I'll help.
2 kilos eh? i have one idea already to keep weight down and still get a self portrait.
Rather than try to extend the camera, we just set a mirror down, drive away, and turn to take the pic.
wow...what a daunting task.
T-minus 5 years and counting
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semantics is not always just pedantic quibbling. ~ douglas r. hofstadter
