Artwork of anti-matter drive starship

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Artwork of anti-matter drive starship

Antimatter starship. Artists impression of a space vehicle for exploring other star systems. The vehicle is 700 metres long, has a mass of 15, 000 tonnes and is powered by an antimatter rocket engine. In this concept, matter and antimatter are allowed to mix in a combustion chamber. Matter particles annihilate with their antimatter counterparts producing very energetic charged particles (mostly pions and electrons). These may be directed into the exhaust nozzle by magnetic fields. This vehicles cruising velocity would be about 10% of the speed of light, so even the nearest star will be a 43-year journey from Earth

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This artwork showcases a visionary concept of an antimatter drive starship, representing humanity's boundless curiosity and ambition to explore distant star systems. The artist's impression depicts a colossal space vehicle stretching 700 meters in length, weighing an astounding 15,000 tonnes. Powered by an antimatter rocket engine, this spacecraft revolutionizes propulsion technology. In this groundbreaking design, matter and antimatter are ingeniously combined within a combustion chamber. As these opposing particles collide, they unleash immense energy that generates highly charged particles such as pions and electrons. Magnetic fields skillfully direct these energetic entities towards the exhaust nozzle, propelling the starship forward with unprecedented force. With its cruising velocity reaching approximately 10% of the speed of light, this interstellar vessel opens up possibilities for mankind to embark on extraordinary journeys across vast cosmic distances. However, even with such remarkable capabilities at hand, it is humbling to realize that even our closest neighboring star would require a staggering 43-year odyssey from Earth. This awe-inspiring illustration serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our home planet. It encapsulates the essence of future exploration and highlights the potential power harnessed through antimatter technology—a beacon guiding us towards unlocking the mysteries of distant galaxies and expanding our understanding of the universe we inhabit.

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