majorbraindamage
majorbraindamage t1_j65xr0b wrote
Reply to If you could instantaneously place a space telescope at any desired distance (LYs), from any planet/galaxy etc., where would it be and what would you be documenting? And for what purpose? by kennyarsen
Ist choice: 0LY, in my back yard so I could cruise the skies at my leisure 2nd choice: I dont know where to put it, but I'd love to have a dedicated scope to look for habitable planets.
majorbraindamage t1_irn4r48 wrote
Firstly, its almost impossible. A primordial black hole would have to migrate into the center of the sun for there to be any way to pull that much of the sun's mass into the core. If that happened and our star exploded, then in 8 minutes, everything on Earth, above water and facing the sun. would be instantly vaporized. Those on the dark side of the earth would be roasted by a superheated atmosphere soon thereafter. It would look really cool from The outer planets though.
majorbraindamage t1_jaa29hb wrote
Reply to Could the international space station be repurposed as an interplanetary vessel, a La For All Mankind? by -Major-Arcana-
Probably not a good idea. It's old and has been stressed under pressure and the electronics exposed to cosmic rays for a long time. A mission to Mars should be a mission specific craft that is fresh and likely to not break down millions of miles from home with no help available. A manned mission to Mars has to go right the first time, or risk losing public support.