Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Interstellar Travel Challenges

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

This episode focuses on many of the problems with travel between stars at relativistic velocities, like collision avoidance, radiation, ship geometry, armor, and point-defense. We will also look at some of the possible engine types and discuss realistic maximum speeds they offer. Watch the Episode: https://youtu.be/s6BQSgidbmc Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Support the Channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Visit the sub-reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Cover Art by Jakub Grygier: https://www.artstation.com/artist/jakub_grygier Music by: Dexter Britain "Seeing the Future", Kai Engel "December", Lombus "Hydrogen Sonata", Koalips "Kvazar", Frank Dorittke "Morninglight", Kai Engel "Endless Story about Sun and Moon", and Kevin MacLeod "Spacial Winds"

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