Re:Project Hyperion: Interstellar ship design competition
by andrewflnr on Wednesday August 06, 2025 @11:20PM
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I read their comment as saying that current physics doesn't allow the kind of propulsion systems we need, even with optimal engineering and well below the lightspeed limit.
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Re:Project Hyperion: Interstellar ship design competition
by JumpCrisscross on Thursday August 07, 2025 @07:08AM
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> current physics doesn't allow the kind of propulsion systems we need
Which is wrong. Direct-drive fusion fits the bill. It’s also easier than terrestrial power-generating fusion since you don’t need to convert to electricity.