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Re:Project Hyperion: Interstellar ship design competition by vl on Thursday August 07, 2025 @04:48PM (#44830149)
This is false example - these windmills are actively maintained and repaired, how are you going to replace massive gears or bearings in space? Are you going to bring spare parts with you?
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Re:Project Hyperion: Interstellar ship design competition by thmsths on Thursday August 07, 2025 @08:43PM (#44832151)
No, you will bring manufacturing capabilities with you. Decently sized warships carry a machine shop for a reason. A generation ship will have to be totally self sufficient, this will include not just food, air and water but also being able to manufacture pretty much anything they might need.
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