QUOTE(Wolffeh @ Oct 21 2009, 02:01 PM)
Seeing as they propose to use solar power as their fuel, that would require highly efficient panels and a large number of them... I'm dubious as to whether they will be able to power this properly.
I'm more interested in solar sails as a better method of propulsion since they do not require fuel (other than getting into orbit, reentry).
Would a trip to Mars be feasible with solar sails? I was under the impression that solar sails take a long time to accelerate, and "nearby" distances like Mars might not benefit from it?I'm more interested in solar sails as a better method of propulsion since they do not require fuel (other than getting into orbit, reentry).
Oct 21 2009, 04:20 PM

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