Alright, I should probably do more work on this old thing, but I actually quite like the concept. Travel times to and from Saturn using constant acceleration...of one Earth gravity! Quite achievable with nuclear pulse propulsion...
"Outer solar system at 1g parchment map", by yours truly.
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Let me say this as emphatically as possible (climbs onto table and cups hands around mouth).
NO ONE SHOULD WANT TO LIVE IN A PLACE WHERE ELON MUSK CONTROLS YOUR OXYGEN ALLOTMENT.
That there is a subset of humans who think this is a good idea is wild.
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, reveals his ambitious plans to explore Uranus, aiming to push space travel beyond Mars. In a recent interaction on X (formerly Twitter), Musk highlighted his vision for interplanetary exploration, emphasizing the importance of setting bold targets.
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Travel To Distant Worlds by Karl Gilzin
In this post, we will see the book Travel To Distant Worlds by Karl Gilzin.
A speculative journey into the world of interplanetary travel just at the beginning of the space age in the late 1950s from a Soviet perspective. Some amazing illustrations help you understand ideas presented in the book very well.
โฆ.The youth throughout the world have been manifesting a great interest in the problem of space travel. This interest has long since ceased to be a question of idle curiosity: โIs space travel possible?โ Every pupil now knows the answer to this question. The interest of our young people in the problem of space travel has assumed quite concrete form. They want to know what interplanetary flights are possible today, at the present level of scientific and technical development, they want to know what achievements have been attained in the development of remarkable reaction engines, which will be the vital part of any interplanetary vessel. These young people question the astronomers about the routes of future cosmic flights. They question the doctors about the specific effects of space travel on the human organism. They are interested in the possibility of a collision between a space ship and meteors, in the possibility of using artificial satellites of the Earth and in many other things.
In a few words, our youth are keenly interested in all the problems covered by the science of space travel. This science has already developed to such an extent, especially during the past decade, that it is impossible even to attempt any detailed account of its achievements in any one book.
If this publication succeeds in replying to some of the questions put by our young readers, if it arouses their greater interest and curiosity, its aim will have been achieved.
Translated from the Russian by Pauline Rose
Illustrated by N. Kolchitsky
Designed by G. Dauman
Many thanks to @hawakajhonka for making the book available and help with the scans.
You can get the book here. and here
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SpaceX and Blue Origin are competing for contracts with NASA and to be the first to launch a spacecraft to orbit. Both companies are also working to develop reusable rocket technology for space travel. Despite their professional rivalry, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are working towards a common goal: to make space travel accessible to the masses and to establish a sustainable presence on other planets. In a recent interview, Bezos revealed that he and Musk share the same vision for the future of humanity: a future where humans are a multiplanetary species. While the two companies have different approaches to achieving this goal, they are united in their pursuit of a common goal. The article explores the challenges and opportunities of space exploration, and how the rivalry between the two companies is driving innovation and progress in the field of space travel. It also looks at the potential impact of space exploration on the future of humanity and the role that private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin will play in shaping this future.
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