1 posted on
05/09/2005 3:56:43 AM PDT by
Arkie2
To: KevinDavis
2 posted on
05/09/2005 3:59:29 AM PDT by
Arkie2
To: Arkie2
Will it get us to the nearest star system in our lifetime, I doubt it.
Waste of time and money.
4 posted on
05/09/2005 5:36:48 AM PDT by
quesera
(“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”)
To: Arkie2
For man to travel to other star systems a craft faster than the speed of light will be necessary. Hard to imagine.
5 posted on
05/09/2005 5:43:35 AM PDT by
sandydipper
(Less government is best government!)
To: Arkie2
WOW.
There was a sci-fi story years and years ago about a "yacht" race using solar sails that were miles big. I was very impressed with the idea. Wish I could remember more details or find it but it really stood out at the time.
If its privately funded, its not a waste. Who knows. It might prove to be a boon.
6 posted on
05/09/2005 5:43:35 AM PDT by
Adder
(Can we bring back stoning again? Please?)
To: RightWhale; Brett66; xrp; gdc314; anymouse; RadioAstronomer; NonZeroSum; jimkress; discostu; ...
7 posted on
05/09/2005 7:15:17 AM PDT by
KevinDavis
(Let the meek inherit the Earth, the rest of us will explore the stars!)
To: Arkie2
At JPL, often I would go down to the offices where the Solar Sail project was being managed. :-) I bet those guys are excited at the moment.
To: Arkie2
Cool, kinda like Count Dooku's ship in the last Star Wars episode. Hope it works!
13 posted on
05/09/2005 8:10:08 AM PDT by
DTogo
(U.S. out of the U.N. & U.N out of the U.S.)
To: Arkie2
Anyone have the site that was the official site for this Doohickey? I know they had a counter on it, but the book mark is at home. I understand the Launch is today, but when do they plan on deploying the sails and letting this baby loose?
16 posted on
05/09/2005 10:33:40 AM PDT by
tfecw
(Vote Democrat, It's easier than working)
To: Arkie2
Unfortunately, the craft is not expected to leave Earth's orbit due to degradation of the mylar materials, but should be a proof of concept for subsequent missions." Well, that does represent a bit of a problem....
18 posted on
05/09/2005 10:50:34 AM PDT by
r9etb
To: Arkie2
I think a combination fusion/fission engine would be more efficient and affective.
Using solar sail production is like running a railroad with hand cars.
28 posted on
05/10/2005 11:06:50 AM PDT by
Sensei Ern
(Christian, Comedian, Husband,Opa, Dog Owner, former Cat Co-dweller, and all around good guy.)
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