Spaceships

With all the discussion on this blog about asteroids, space and futurology, I thought it might be wise to take a look at how we’re going to travel to all these wonderful places within the universe – be it through choice or necessity The wonderful thing about science fiction is that we can envision whatever style of spaceship we deem fit for purpose, although there may technical restrictions if writing in the genre of hard science fiction, where the practicalities of present day engineering is crucial.

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Spaceship specifications and capabilities

Spaceship specifications and capabilities depend on the author’s imagination and on the technology available, and also on the level of science being incorporated into the story i.e hard science fiction versus fantastical science fiction, but I have listed below some of the most important elements when considering space travel:

Crew

Food

Leisure

Radioactive protection

Spacesuits

Speed

Suspended sleep system

Water

Weaponry

I shall add to this list as I read / think of things, but in the meantime, here are a few books featuring space craft of various designs:

AL Clark

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Roque Hunter

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