For example with a nuclear-powered probe capable of a sustained acceleration of ... | Hacker News

Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

login

choeger on Nov 16, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: Interstellar space even weirder than expected, NAS...

For example with a nuclear-powered probe capable of a sustained acceleration of 2g.

https://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=2*sqrt%28122AU+%2F+%28...

Such a device could cross the distance in a few weeks.

Now we only have to go to project rho and build one fitting rocket design ;).

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact