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Maximum safe mass of an asteroid in geostationary orbit
Yes it's for SF and relating to a space elevator construction, I am figuring out the optimal size for the story. The asteroid has construction on it and I am figuring out the relevant possibilities. I am also simply interested in knowing as I've not imagined this before and enjoy this kind of...- caladin
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Maximum safe mass of an asteroid in geostationary orbit
Summary:: What is the maximum safe mass of an asteroid in geostationary orbit before it causes problems? Hello everyone, If there was an asteroid in geostationary orbit around the Earth, over the Pacific Ocean, what would be the highest mass it could have before it would start having...- caladin
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