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Jul25-05, 01:56 PM   #1
 

gyroscopic space-drive


How would a gyroscopic space-drive function/do?
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Jul25-05, 01:57 PM   #2
 
As far as we know, it wouldn't work.
Jul25-05, 03:13 PM   #3
 
A gyroscope can't be used as a drive for a spaceship, they produce no propulsion. (GyroDrive sounds cool, but it's nonsense.)

That said, gyroscopes can be used to stabilize space ships (to eliminate unwanted spin) and are currently used in airplanes and missiles for that purpose.
Jul26-05, 09:09 PM   #4
 

gyroscopic space-drive


Okay let's say the laws of physics allowed a space-drive to function.Then how would it work?
Jul26-05, 09:12 PM   #5
 
hehe....lets say the laws of physics aren't true. how would the laws of physics say it works...nice...
Jul26-05, 09:20 PM   #6
 
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Okay let's say the laws of physics allowed a space-drive to function.Then how would it work?
If we don't have to obey reality, it would, of course, work however you want it to work.
Jul26-05, 09:29 PM   #7
 
Quite avoiding the question.
Jul26-05, 09:29 PM   #8
 
Face it like a man
Jul26-05, 09:34 PM   #9
 
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Okay let's say the laws of physics allowed a space-drive to function.Then how would it work?
If pigs could fly, how would they?
Jul26-05, 09:42 PM   #10
 
Ha ha ha very funny
Jul26-05, 09:44 PM   #11
 
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Bloody hell, aviator! Can't you take a hint?
Jul26-05, 09:51 PM   #12
 
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Bloody hell, aviator! Can't you take a hint?
You beat me to it, my transatlantic symbyote!
Jul26-05, 10:00 PM   #13
 
Oh forget it.
Jul26-05, 10:21 PM   #14
 
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If pigs could fly, how would they?
If I could flap my arms and fly, how fast would I go? [insert terminal velocity joke here]
Jul27-05, 12:37 AM   #15
 
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Quite avoiding the question.
no, it wasn't
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