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English: Illustration of an atmospheric scoop mining craft, designed to collect air from the upper atmosphere, use part as propellant for an electric thruster, and keep the rest. The ratio of exhaust velocity to flight velocity determines the amount used as propellant.
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current14:41, 10 May 2012Thumbnail for version as of 14:41, 10 May 20121,000 × 600 (553 KB)Danielravennest{{Information |Description ={{en|1=Illustration of an atmospheric scoop mining craft, designed to collect air from the upper atmosphere, use part as propellant for an electric thruster, and keep the rest. The ratio of exhaust velocity to flight vel...