Posted by Lurker (69.11.193.71) on September 13, 2003 at 10:59:31:
In Reply to: Re: Hans Weidenbusch's challenge posted by Vector Viper on September 13, 2003 at 02:26:11:
: Now this is a question I have always wanted to ask-how fast
: must the earth spin for 0 gee at the surface? How long would
: a day be?
I don't know about that, but I do know that most space-craft are launced near the equator because this reduces the use of rocket fuel.
Lurker.