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> Currently, research models suggest that using this technology, a satellite massing 100 kilograms (220 lb) could reach Mars in 3 days, a significantly shorter
by gzer0 4y ago
> Currently, research models suggest that using this technology, a satellite massing 100 kilograms (220 lb) could reach Mars in 3 days, a significantly shorter time than the current transit time [1].
Incredible. This is simply incredible. I hope humanity succeeds here.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DEEP-IN https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DEEP-IN
- JPLeRouzic 4y agoThis means an acceleration of 85 g, what hardware can support this? What temperature the influx of energy will induce?
- varjag 4y agoA GPS guided Excalibur shell acceleration peaks around 12000g.
- JPLeRouzic 4y agoThanks I learned something!
- JPLeRouzic 4y agoPlease, did you achieve to power on your MS1201.02 single-board PDP-11 ? Thanks!
- varjag 4y agoHa! Nope, some months after the post I re-capped it and installed modern DIP switches. Then I stumbled on another specimen in perfect condition and grabbed that one. Both are still collecting dust on my projects shelf: never got around to powering either on, even though I have the power circuit sequence and schematics. Something to be said about spreading yourself too thin! :)
- JPLeRouzic 4y ago> Both are still collecting dust on my projects shelf: Ah, ah, it's something I know as well!