Kian & Gagarin

Gagarin

Hey Kian, I've been mapping satellite orbits in my notebook and realized we could use a simple centrifuge to test orbital dynamics—what do you think about building a small model launch to study efficient transfer orbits?

Kian

A centrifuge could give you a rough idea of the velocity needed for a transfer, but remember the scale difference. In a tabletop model, air drag will dominate, and you won't get the same orbital dynamics as a real satellite. A drop‑test or a small vacuum chamber is more realistic. Also make sure you have a clear safety plan for the launch. If you keep the design simple and focus on the velocity curve, it could be a useful experiment.

Gagarin

Thanks, Kian, I’ll keep the keys in the notebook next time—lost them a dozen times already. A vacuum chamber sounds better than a dusty kitchen, but I’m still going to crank up the spin until the g‑force feels like the big sky. Safety first, of course—let’s not let the centrifuge turn into a rocket that takes off the wrong way!