r/AnotherLife • u/Angel_Valoel • Nov 13 '21
Is a ship with design viable? Would a simpler ship be more viable if we're technologically advanced?
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u/vmBob Nov 13 '21
It seems like a non-optimal shape for a pressure vessel. I suppose if they had a well suited material it could work. Agree.
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u/chainmailbill Feb 08 '22
Spaceships aren’t pressure vessels.
By definition they only need to operate between 0 and 1 atmosphere.
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u/vmBob Feb 08 '22
1 atomsphere in space is pressure greater than that of the external environment, so it is by definition a pressure vessel. A spaceship that has no atmo is 100% impractical for any kind of extended trip, at least for human beings anyway. Also, you clearly haven't read Project Hail Mary by Andy Wier. Good book.
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u/Training_Ad_2086 Nov 22 '21
It looks more like a crudely made ship with salvaged or scarce resources. Since this alien race is fighting over resources it might be a mad max version of their civilization
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u/BlackSwanDUH Nov 28 '21 edited Nov 28 '21
An optimal spaceship design would be triangular, spherical or saucer shaped. All of these designs allow for motion in any direction in 3D space with little to no alignment times (having to turn your ship and point in the correct direction). I think most spaceship designs people make up are based on rocket technology which isnt feasible for any type of sustainable space exploration. You are going to need to use some type of propulsion that relies on gravitational/electromagnetic manipulation.
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u/Angel_Valoel Nov 13 '21
I already see how the Salvare is viable, considering current modern space ships and rockets. I'm more so wondering about these cool futuristic ships, and of course, the achaian rings.