Artwork of asteroid starship
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Artwork of asteroid starship
Asteroid starship. Artists impression in cut- away of a space vehicle designed to travel to other star systems. This concept uses a hollowed- out asteroid. Heat, light and propulsion would be provided by a fusion power system. Spinning the asteroid would provide an artificial gravity. The interior of the asteroid would have Earth-like flora and fauna from which the 10, 000-strong population would derive their nutrition. The 50- km long, 20 billion tonne asteroid might take hundreds or thousands of years to reach its objective. Such a concept might be a useful lifeboat allowing humans to colonise other star systems should our own become uninhabitable
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This artwork showcases a visionary concept of an asteroid starship, designed to traverse the vast distances between star systems. In this cut-away illustration, we get a glimpse into the inner workings of this extraordinary space vehicle. The spacecraft is ingeniously constructed within a hollowed-out asteroid, utilizing its natural resources for sustenance and propulsion. Powered by a fusion system, it harnesses heat and light to propel itself through the cosmos. To create artificial gravity, the asteroid spins gracefully as it journeys through space. Inside this colossal 50-kilometer long structure resides a self-sustaining ecosystem reminiscent of our own Earth. Lush flora and fauna provide nourishment for its 10,000 inhabitants who call this celestial vessel their home. This ambitious undertaking could potentially take hundreds or even thousands of years to reach its intended destination in another star system. As humanity's curiosity extends beyond our own planetary boundaries, such an innovative concept may serve as a lifeboat for future generations seeking new habitable worlds amidst the vastness of space. This awe-inspiring vision represents mankind's relentless pursuit of exploration and colonization on an interstellar scale. This remarkable artwork from Science Photo Library invites us to dream about what lies beyond our current horizons—a testament to human ingenuity and imagination that fuels our fascination with the mysteries of outer space.
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