The ISS isn't streamlined (was : Delta v)

--- In spacesettlers@yahoogroups.com, sraj wrote:
> 1. In low orbit they would need to be regularly boosted up.

...Minimally if they're large and don't have giant solar-collector wings.

> Tried to find out the delta v requirement for ISS

The ISS isn't a good comparison. It's tiny and includes giant solar-collector wings. Even without its collector wings, it isn't streamlined.

Think of a motorcycle vs. a car. The motorcycle has a far worse drag-to-mass ratio, even though it's smaller.