What should spaceships look like?

danlisa · 07-29-11, 05:21 AM

Spaceships can be a cube for all it matters. (no, not the Borg

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Do they need to conform to a 'design' as it matters little in a vacuum?

Now, launch craft (earth to space) is a different matter. First and foremost, any launch craft should be able to counter the re-entry angle and heat build up by design.

Which brings me to another question, why did NASA decide to develop a 'free fall' re-entry craft. Surely (while costly on fuel) a powered decent minimises the requirement for a fixed re-entry angle and the frictional heat generated on the craft.

07-29-11, 05:21 AM	#12
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Spaceships can be a cube for all it matters. (no, not the Borg ) Do they need to conform to a 'design' as it matters little in a vacuum? Now, launch craft (earth to space) is a different matter. First and foremost, any launch craft should be able to counter the re-entry angle and heat build up by design. Which brings me to another question, why did NASA decide to develop a 'free fall' re-entry craft. Surely (while costly on fuel) a powered decent minimises the requirement for a fixed re-entry angle and the frictional heat generated on the craft. __________________