Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Stargazer
Well, obviously it depends on what modules we're talking about. It's not like I would land the entire ship onto the surface of Mars. That would indeed be difficult. Some modules will be large, of course. A combination of several methods could work, perhaps?
|
Its not the weight of individual modules that worries me - it is the total. You are trying to land an entire civilisation. Economics is all here, and anything that adds to the weight of the modules bumps up the cost. I do wish you would come to terms with the idea that man's place in space will be decided by accountants.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Stargazer
You mean huge robots that would catch the modules mid-air and put them down? That sounds interesting indeed. Or how about giant zeppeliner airships as a middle station?
|
Nope. Airships just wont work on Mars. Airships work on earth because they are lighter than the surrounding air. The atmosphere on mars is so thin it weighs practically nothing. I doubt aircraft of any sort are viable.
