"The True Physics of Space Battles" Topic

"At the edge of our solar system, an alien invasion fleet has been identified with the intent to end all of humanity as we know it! It sounds like a prospect right out of science fiction, but the Drake equation has shown that abundant, space-faring life in our galaxy may not be as rare as we are lead to believe; and who ever said they'd be friendly? Even renowned physicist Stephen Hawking forewarned us of engaging in first contact with an advanced alien race, benevolent or otherwise, comparing such an interaction to the introduction of Western settlers to Native Americans in the 15th century. For those who don't remember their high school history classes, such an introduction did not fare well for the Natives.

Space warfare would be vastly different from what we have seen depicted in Hollywood science fiction masterpieces. TV shows and movies such as Star Trek, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, and Babylon 5 display vast battles of hundreds of starships in close proximity, maneuvering through each other and firing glowing energy beams and projectiles towards their enemies. Though beautiful, these CGI space battles which have inspired a generation of science fiction lovers, are far from what you would really see in a battle between opposing space fleets.

If a real space battle were ever to take place, it would have to occur in accordance with the laws of physics and orbital mechanics. Spacecraft designs may not be as sleek as they appear in a JJ Abrams film, and those ship's weapons may not be nearly as flashy or bright. In a gravitational field, careful plotting of maneuvers needs to be arranged in order for a rendezvous with an enemy craft to even take place. Once in battle, orbital dynamics would not only drive the trajectories of spacecrafts, but of their projectiles as well. Nothing in a space battle would be straightforward…"
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Armand

interesting article esp now that I'm watching the expanse

I have a "space battle" every single night in my bed with my wife and it is no where near that complex simply because I am bigger !!

Russ Dunaway

Dude…!

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Armand

My wife and I won the nightly battle that Russ describes by buying a bigger bed. Now our nights are more voyages of exploration with the occasional search for a blanket.

Ships that only operate in space do not need wings. Wings, ailerons, rudders, etc only work when you have gas or liquid pass over them. Big differences between aerodynamics and space physics. Airplanes need atmosphere to work.

Oberlindes… dude!. (smile)

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Armand

The only thing that the Drake 'Equation' (could we please not sully math by applying that term to a sequence of the most rank speculations from one data point?) has shown us is the amazing credulity of people who are supposed to be scientists or 'science believers' or whatever.

The Truth is out there …🌌

And a whole bunch of ETs of all sorts … 👽