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Von Neumann probe when?

• jacquesm 5y ago
  Right after you figure out how to 3D print solid rocket fuel without things going 'bang' prematurely.
  • yetihehe 5y ago
    If you print Potassium Nitrate/Sorbitol[0] with direct granule extruder[1] you could do it. But this will probably need additional toolhead for engine body[2] (plastic-fiber composites DO have enough strength to survive using KNSB in engine, I've seen tests, but those are not publicly available) and for ceramic nozzle[3]. With some experimenting, probably doable. [0] http://www.nakka-rocketry.net/sorb.html http://www.nakka-rocketry.net/sorb.html [1] https://hackaday.io/project/181165-my-machinery-2021-direct-granules-extruder https://hackaday.io/project/181165-my-machinery-2021-direct-... [2] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212827117307059 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221282711... [3] https://reprap.org/wiki/Ceramic_Extrusion https://reprap.org/wiki/Ceramic_Extrusion