My Google dragnet recently scooped up this discussion on the Physics Forums: Space freighters.
It's a lively debate on how planet-to-planet--and more specifically planet-to-orbit--space freighting might be accomplished. I found it full of ideas for the SFR writer.
Magnetic accelerator launch rails?
Mass vs. fuel?
Earth to space tugs?
Yes, worth a quick look.
I shall read it up. I haven't had much opportunity to play with space ships since my characters can travel via temporal gateways.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good source of ideas for further research. Some of these forums are great starting points for inspiring ifdeas.
ReplyDeleteOh! I meant IDEAS but I think I just discovered a new favorite word. :)