#stellar engine

[uniquenamesarehard]

Tragic: Sci-fi nerds are less likely to spot a UFO simply because the they have watched hundreds of hours worth of hypothetical spacecraft videos and would be more likely to identify the purpose of xenos object than a normal person. This post is sponsored by spacedock.

[literallymechanical]

A section of NCSX, a fusion reactor so ambitious and advanced for its day that it was cancelled while half-built, in 2008. Each of those massive squiggly copper magnets — of which there were many — had to be held to sub-millimeter precision through many thermal cycles in liquid nitrogen. The vessel is solid inconel. What a beast!

Somebody remind me to write up a more thorough post about the history of stellarators at some point.

[du-hjarta-skulblaka]

OMEGA?!?

[stellaemetrics]

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[dykeredhood]

I was idly playing with the ends of my hair this evening and remembered the one and a half times I had done that in front of my parents when I was younger and how I had ended up getting yelled at (or at least harangued for fidgeting or) doing something so innocuous

It was electric, once I recalled that, I enjoyed* a flood of emotions and immediately put my hands back down at my sides

[could-they-be-a-pro-wrestler]

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[renegadephilosopher]

women in stem who are so so smart yet so outrageously dumb on occasion.. love them <3 for the whole spy not actually being that well oriented with romance either maybe engineer watches/reads some spy based series and for once starts to realize like, “hasn’t spy said/done something like this before..? 🤨” maybe not fully realizing its romantical in a sense but more like “is spy getting their material from here??” and kinda go from there. im not the best at writing so if this makes zero sense please ignore me orz

if i ever get more coherent ideas for recommendations i’ll be sure to send them through o7 keep writing what makes you happy!! - yuri enthusiast 🗣️

HI ANON!!! I come bearing gifts this time! While if the fic had turned out not 4k words, I would have just posted it on tumblr, but instead I decided that it'll get an ao3 post of its own :] Thanks to you, I discovered a show called The Wild Wild West which I watched some of and spent a great deal of time reading up about, and I could just info dump about it here orrrr I could post the link to the fic.

PRESENTING:

Yes, the title is misleading. It's actually rated Teen and I don't really depict Engineer as a switch anyway. BUT! I hope you enjoy this, it was very fun to write and your asks are always appreciated!! I can't thank u enough. Me when I love writing requests

[loverboy-ish]

i am the most efficient dredge player

[aethersquid]

Not if I have anything to say about it.

[zentarablog]

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[twiglet192]

STELLAR ENGINES: USING A STAR AS A STARSHIP

Introduction Imagine looking up at the night sky and knowing that humanity has the power to move entire stars across the Galaxy. This concept isn’t pure fantasy. A future technology could move stars using stellar engines. This hypothetical megastructure enables an advanced civilization to harness the energy of its parent star and even guide its solar system to a safer or more hospitable region…

[spacenutspod]

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S04E12 Welcome to another enlightening episode of Astronomy Daily, where we delve into the latest cutting-edge developments in space exploration and astronomical discoveries. I'm Anna, and today we have a packed lineup of stories that highlight the rapid advancements in space technology and our understanding of the cosmos. Highlights: - Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Launch Delayed: The highly anticipated inaugural flight of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket has been postponed due to technical issues and weather conditions. The mission aims to carry a prototype of the Blue Ring spacecraft for future deep space endeavors, marking a significant step in Blue Origin's commercial space ambitions. - Dark Matter Breakthrough in GD1 Stellar Stream: Researchers from the University of California, Riverside have proposed a groundbreaking solution to the mysterious patterns in the GD1 stellar stream, involving self-interacting dark matter subhalos. This discovery could fundamentally alter our understanding of dark matter and its interactions. - China's Rocket Engine Testing Marathon: In a remarkable display of technological prowess, China tested five different rocket engines in a single day, showcasing their commitment to advancing space technology. These tests are linked to ambitious lunar and deep space missions, positioning China as a formidable player in space exploration. - Artemis I Orion Spacecraft Returns to Kennedy Space Center: After an extensive testing campaign, the Artemis I's Orion spacecraft is back at Kennedy for further evaluations. The spacecraft's journey underscores NASA's dedication to future deep space missions, including establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon. - SpaceX's Dual Lunar Lander Launch: SpaceX is set to launch two private lunar landers on a single Falcon 9 rocket, marking a busy year for lunar exploration. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 and ispace's Resilience Lander aim to achieve significant milestones in commercial lunar exploration. - NASA's Radiation-Resistant Computers: NASA is testing the RAD PC, a radiation-tolerant computer capable of self-repair, aboard the upcoming Blue Ghost mission. This technology is crucial for ensuring reliable space computing in the harsh environment of deep space. For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, Tumblr, YouTube, YouTubeMusic, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts. Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe. 00:00 - Astronomy Daily showcases cutting edge space exploration and astronomical discoveries 00:45 - Blue Origin has postponed the inaugural flight of its Glenn rocket due to technical issues 02:22 - Astronomers may have finally cracked a long standing cosmic mystery about GD1 04:37 - China conducted tests of five different rocket engines in a single day 06:51 - Orion spacecraft completes 11 month testing campaign in Ohio ahead of future missions 08:50 - SpaceX is preparing to launch two private lunar landers on Wednesday 11:00 - NASA is testing a radiation tolerant computer that could revolutionize space computing 12:48 - Today's Astronomy Daily features fascinating stories about space exploration and discovery ✍️ Episode References Blue Origin [Blue Origin Website](https://www.blueorigin.com/) Jeff Bezos [Jeff Bezos Biography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bezos) SpaceX [SpaceX Website](https://www.spacex.com/) NASA Artemis Program [NASA Artemis](https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/) University of California, Riverside [UCR Website](https://www.ucr.edu/) China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation [CASC Website](http://english.spacechina.com/) Neil Armstrong Test Facility [NASA Neil Armstrong Test Facility](https://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/about/testfacilities/armstrong.html) Firefly Aerospace [Firefly Aerospace Website](https://firefly.com/) Ispace [Ispace Website](https://ispace-inc.com/) Lockheed Martin [Lockheed Martin Website](https://www.lockheedmartin.com/)

[literallymechanical]

Tokamaks and stellarators as fusion reactors

Another comparison of the two most promising varieties of fusion reactor, tokamaks and stellarators. I used to work on tokamaks and now I'm doing stellarators and let me tell you. It's been an adjustment.

[spielkritik]

Lesenswert: Stellar Blade, Mercenary Force, The Manhole, Gachapon, F-1 Race

Manchmal, wenn man denkt, dass ein Diskurs immer nur dümmer werden könnte, da kommt ein Artikel um die Ecke, dem es gelingt, den Glauben an den Journalismus, die Spielerschaft und die menschliche Spezies an sich zumindest für die Dauer der Lektüre wiederherzustellen. Gene Parks kulturkritische Rezension zur PlayStation-Neuerscheinung Stellar Blade ist ein solcher Artikel und verdientermaßen der…

[stellaemetrics]

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[mckitterick]

I once had to spend weeks researching total radiative energy plus physical mass blown off every day for a star about the mass of our Sun, then had to calculate how much total propulsive force that could provide (assuming most of that flared-off mass could be mixed with antimatter to add more energy), then had to calculate how fast that thrust could propel said star over 15,000 years

which was not nearly enough, it turned out, so I then had to come up with additional energy... stars are HEAVY AS FUCK, like waaaay more massive than one can intuit, because the zeroes all spelled out - even in megaton-miles rather than the prosaic pound-feet we humans use for Earthly force - took up much of a notebook sheet

so, with the help of a physicist friend, I spent weeks more researching a way to find magnitudes more energy (to accelerate some 2×10^30 kilograms to a dangerously fast velocity relative to another star system)

finally, after much more research I came up with an engine that could produce and direct such unimaginable energy

so in the end - to sell this story - I ended up inventing what we're calling a "Class D Stellar Engine" (because it's the fourth proposed method of moving a star)

all this because I used dates in the story, plus even very long-lived people only live so long. and the editor who wanted the piece said he'd only buy it if I worked out the math. and he has like three PhDs in physics and related sciences, so it had to be accurate

oh, and what appears in the story is only about an additional paragraph or two (though I did end up revising it into a much better story along the way)

if only I'd used vague times and distances instead, I could have found that story a home months sooner

on the other hand, "Ashes of Exploding Suns, Monuments to Dust" (the story) ended up winning the Analytical Laboratories Readers Award for best novelette that year, so perhaps all the work was worth it (that's what I tell myself, anyhow)

if you'd like, you can read it free on my Patreon!

speculative fiction writers i am going to give you a really urgent piece of advice: don't say numbers. don't give your readers any numbers. how heavy is the sword? lots. how old is that city? plenty. how big is the fort? massive. how fast is the spaceship? not very, it's secondhand.

the minute you say a number your readers can check your math and you cannot do math better than your most autistic critic. i guarantee. don't let your readers do any math. when did something happen? awhile ago. how many bullets can that gun fire? trick question, it shoots lasers, and it shoots em HARD.

you are lying to people for fun. if you let them do math at you the lie collapses and it's no fun anymore.