Kevin Tarr wrote:
> >>Fission, fusion, antimatter or even total mss annhihilation [that depends >>on the instability of the proton - which AFAIK is still is doubt] are >>the only ways to go to the stars > >What about gravity? (Only works with closest star). > You mean something like gravitics? Or gravity-assist maneuvers? The latter is possible, it has been done, but it also requires some Delta-V to get there, plus some Delta-V there.
Alberto Monteiro
No I meant, tongue planted firmly in check, that you'll go to the nearest star if you let gravity do the work. I'm sure I'm missing many basic facts about gravity and orbital mechanics.....just having fun.
Kevin T. - VRWC Obviously not a joke when you have to explain it. I'm sorry
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