Oscar
2012-05-18 18:04:48 UTC
For propulsion.
First, I think there should be two sources of energy on the craft. The first one im going to include is fossil fuels. I KNOW THIS IS ON EVERY SPACE CRAFT, but only to use it to escape the earth's gravity. Once we escape Earth's gravity, it will lead up to this more effective(in my opinion) option of energy for movement. Second, the energy source would be solar panels, sails, etc. This act of energy would be more effective than fossil fuels because the sun's electromagnetic energy is more stronger as it isn't as blurred as on the surface of the Earth.
For protection of space craft plus its solar panels.
An spinning METAL ball to generate an magnetic field around the ship. This leads to the secondary protection idea. To create our own little atmosphere that has enough materials to destroy space debris that tries to impact the ship. This, if I am right, will lower the amount of dangerous encounters with debris because it can leave a spacecraft will holes. The huge metal spinning ball, would be a barrier of protection so the solar wind from the sun won't blow away the little atmosphere I intended. Also to protect the passengers from lethal radiation. (PS most of the space debris that orbits Earth is SMALL. I think with a "artificial atmosphere" it would burn it before it even impacts the spacecraft.)
So there you have it. Solar panels are the main source of propulsion once we are in space and the vacuum of space. The fossil fuel energy is just for lifting off until we escape Earth's gravity. Then that carbon monoxide produced by the fossil fuels would provide for the little atmosphere. The magnetic field produced by a spinning, metal ball would protect the little atmosphere from solar wind. Not to mention the solar panels that will also be protected by the magnetic field and atmosphere. So it would not be impacted by space debris and break.
Do you like it or not?
Is this just a mere work of fiction I have produced for a spaceship design?
Or is this actually possible?