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[hopefulvowel]

Letter to a spacefarer

Tell me spacefarer, when you look out, what do you see? What lies ahead on the cosmic horizon? Where are you headed? I think of you visiting far-flung outposts, orbiting space stations, and glimmering megalopolises. I dream of you touching pulsars, nebulas, black holes, and new stars.

Tell me spacefarer, what drives you? Why do you stay in that bubble of life surrounded by the endless void? Are you with family or are they far away? Does a corporation own your servitude, or do you fly for you? I imagine a large family onboard a generation ship excited to start their new life on another planet. I believe in an independent captain, who unites their crew when faced with overwhelming odds.

Tell me spacefarer, is your life filled with excitement? Is every week packed with new adventures? Or has your extraordinary voyage through the void become a repeatable exercise in logistics? Does your job inspire wonder or boredom? I picture your colleagues with titles like fusion technician, anti-matter analyst, or space folder. I envision them leap with excitement at their work, or dread yet another day at the same station.

Tell me spacefarer, how do you see us? Are we specs, stepping stones, or a bridge connecting humanity to the stars? Do you think of us like Verne, dreaming of an impossible submarine? Or are we the Wright brothers, only touching the surface of the inevitable?

I see a man, born in the late 14th century, standing on a dock looking at a newly built ship. He marvels at advances made to develop grander and faster ships that require fewer sailors to operate. He hears exclamations that within a decade these advancements will create new trading routes for all, a thought that intrigues and excites him. He dreams of brave explorers venturing out and imagines what they will discover by going further and faster than anyone before them. He pictures himself, aboard a huge barque, manning the helm and commanding the crew. The speed at which they travel astonishes him, enabling them to explore new lands with ease.

This man stands in his present and looks out to the horizon, the future, dreaming of what is out of reach.

Within a few centuries, whilst this man has long passed, his dream has become a reality. Ships have become so large and fast that they can move cargo from Europe to Asia and back within a year. New worlds have been found. Yet, with the wonders around them the sailors on board are no longer fascinated by the same advancements, but exhausted from the effort. They now see their role, not as brave explorers, but as employees in a repeatable exercise in logistics – often dreading the journey.

Spacefarer, you are my sailor. I look at you and marvel, even if you do not marvel at yourself. I stand here in my present, looking out at the horizon, and dream of what it must be like for you over the bend.

But, spacefarer, I do not write to you to tell you how I marvel. I write to ask you this: when you look out, what do you see? What lies ahead on the cosmic horizon? Where are you headed?

[nolitethoughts]

November Reading List #7

the long way to a small angry planet by Becky Chambers

The first book of the Wayfarers series and I'm pumped up to start a new science-fiction journey after (and in between) the Expanse. By the way I saw that a new series is coming from them so I feel like 2024 is going to be a good year regarding books and games too.

I love the fact that first this novel was self-published by a Kickstarter campaign and I also love how the author basically grew up to be a science-fiction author. To my little Astronomy and Planetary Science undergrad self with writing ambitions this is way more meaningful than just simply being inspirational.

If you are interested in the book follow the link below:

Happy Reading!

[positiveenergyworld]

Habitable Havens: Planets for Future Human Settlement

Do you want to know the most promising and fascinating planets in the universe that could one day become our future homes?

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[monkeyandelf]

Will a person be able to travel across galaxy or the solar system is his limit?

Interstellar exploration is one of the most exciting and inspiring endeavors humanity can aspire to. Imagine visiting other worlds, discovering new life forms, and maybe even finding another Earth-like planet in the vastness of space. How cool would that be?

But we also realists and know that interstellar travel is no walk in the park. It's more like running through a minefield. There are so many challenges and risks in space that many of us wonder if we will ever be able to visit other worlds.

Let's start with the obvious: distance

The closest star system to us is Alpha Centauri, approximately 4.37 light years away from us. This means that light, the fastest thing in the universe, takes more than four years to get there.

And light doesn't need fuel, food or oxygen to travel. The fastest spacecraft ever launched by humans was NASA's New Horizons probe, which reached speeds of about 58,000 km/h when it flew past Pluto in 2015. At this speed, it would take about 78,000 years to reach Alpha Centauri. Not exactly ideal for a round trip. We could fly faster with better technology, but there are limits to how much we can push the laws of physics. Even if we were somehow able to reach 10% the speed of light, which is far beyond our current capabilities, it would still take 43 years to get to Alpha Centauri. And this is provided that we do not encounter any obstacles or dangers along the way.

Which brings us to the next challenge: the interstellar medium

Space is not empty. It is filled with dust, gas, cosmic rays and other nasty substances that can damage or destroy the spacecraft.

We also don't have a good map of what's between the stars. We may encounter a rogue planet, black hole or supernova explosion without warning. Even if we manage to avoid all this, the message problem remains.

How do we keep in touch with Earth or with other interstellar travelers? Radio signals take years to travel interstellar distances, and along the way they become weaker and distorted by interference. We will need huge antennas and powerful transmitters to send and receive messages.

And finally, the human factor

How do we keep ourselves alive and sane during such long journeys? How do we cope with isolation, boredom, stress and health problems?

How do we come to terms with the fact that we may never see our home planet again, or that it may be changed beyond recognition by the time we return? Scientists and engineers are trying to answer these questions with various interstellar mission projects and proposals. Some are more realistic than others, but none are easy or cheap. They require decades of research and development, billions of dollars in funding, and a lot of courage and dedication.

Should we give up interstellar travel?

We think we should pursue both goals at the same time because they are important and valuable to humanity. Exploring our solar system is not only more feasible and accessible than interstellar travel, but also more relevant and beneficial to our immediate needs and interests. We can learn more about our own planet by studying its neighbors, we can find new resources and opportunities for development and colonization. We can also test and improve our technologies and skills in the solar system to solve difficult problems in the future. Read the full article

[joelvr17]

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[monadhunter]

Could a Black Hole Power Our Interstellar Journey? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIBqssegsbrt__GAJG_xIsQ

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[viviantnolan]

Could a Black Hole Power Our Interstellar Journey? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIBqssegsbrt__GAJG_xIsQ

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[tanyarperez]

Could a Black Hole Power Our Interstellar Journey? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIBqssegsbrt__GAJG_xIsQ

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[gsdbrainers]

Could a Black Hole Power Our Interstellar Journey?

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[gaurav-vasare]

Interstellar Travel Wait Calculation

An interstellar mission that cannot be completed within 50 years should not be started at all. If the cilvilisation has not yet reached the propulsion velocity limit, the slower spacecraft sent now would probably be passed by another spacecraft sent later with more advanced propulsion system 🤷🏻‍♂️ A trivial assumption is that future political developments do not hinder the development of space technology.

[massimodefrancisco]

First ever picture of a Black Hole! Happening today, and lucky enough for us, during our life span to witness 😃 This is amazing, science is amazing, space is amazing👏 • • • • • • • • • • • • #blackhole #blackholes #space #spacetravel #mars #supportindependentmusic #supportindependentartists #veganmusic #spotifyartist #spacetraveler #listentomymusic #spacediscovery #worthliving #alifeworthliving #sciencefacts #science #yogamusic #yogi #yogainspiration #interstellartravel #interplanetarytravel (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwFACa0gt2y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eemj6jamvmv9

[startalkradio]

#Repost @natalia13reagan ・・・ Special thanks to my brilliant & beautiful producer & friend @lindzfromspace. Thank you for trusting me to go on this weird ol’ interstellar journey with you for our first @startalkradio All-Stars live show! (Please note I didn’t make nary ONE Uranus joke last night 😭) . . . . #startalkradio #babesinspace #producerextraordinaire #science #scicomm #sorryididntsmile #interstellartravel https://www.instagram.com/p/BoNWMQrhI-O/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a8wcp0fiwgz0

[blackkusanagi]

Day 30 - The A.I. Ship This one was another kinda confusing one to do. But I figured a floating space station with an AI inside would be a good idea. The hazy face in the background is the shape the AI uses. #artistsoninstagram #traditionalart #inktober2019 #inktoberday30 #spaceinktober #aiship #interstellartravel #morelikeaspacestation #micronpen #warpdrive #illustration #brushpen #willlikelycrash #oneplaceuntouchedbycapitalism #space #mangastyle #animeart #fasttravel #animeinspired #technology #cantletyoudothat https://www.instagram.com/p/B5gR6iaDCFZ/?igshid=1smm2c1sy2a8k

[mobilemoviemaking]

Movie Quotes to Live By . . Today’s quote is for #TravelTuesday . . “We must think not as individuals but as a species. We must confront the reality of interstellar travel 🚀.” — Dr. Brand (Interstellar, 2014) . . If you’re interested in movie quotes, you can binge on our book MOVIE 🍿QUOTES TO LIVE BY, a perfect book to read on a rocket trip to space! 🌎 💫 . . . . . . . . #interstellar #space #spacetravel #moviequotes #filmquotes #inspirationalquotes #quotes #inspiration #species #biggerpicture #mobilemoviemaking #moviequotestoliveby #motivation #motivationalquotes #outerspace #interstellartravel #travel #individuals #collective #future #scifi #futuristic #drbrand #2014 https://www.instagram.com/p/By2mM_HBiiO/?igshid=1jfa09zpfvdr4

[thisisloveredux-blog]

Freestyle XIII. #interstellartravel #exploration #keeppushing #form #design #technicolorlove (at Wormhole)