RE: FT: Carriers

B Lin rote:

>The carrier would be pointing backwards and downwards, effectively 
>decelerating the fighters relative to the carrier.  This would have two

>effects - it puts them in a lower orbit and slows them down.

Makes sense

>If the object is slower than orbital speed, it falls out of orbit.  So
by 
>decreasing speed you drop, by dropping you increase the required
orbital 
>speed and if you don't thrust forward you drop.

Which is exactly what you want to do if you'ree trying to enter the 
atmosphere (referring to the fighters).

2B^2

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