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Hi. I was wondering if someone could tell me whether there is any reason to believe that one might eventually (distant future) draw power from dark energy or dark matter as a power source for spaceships.
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They're black and most would have evaporated by now.dbaezner said:Thanks for the link about dark matter. I'm not sure how to leverage primordial black holes as a power source. How is it that these black holes aren't seen swallowing gas all across the sky?
Dark energy is a theoretical form of energy that is believed to make up about 68% of the known universe. It is thought to be responsible for the accelerating expansion of the universe. While it has not been directly observed or harnessed, some scientists believe that it may be possible to tap into this energy and convert it into a usable power source.
Accessing dark energy would require advanced technology and understanding of this elusive energy source. One possible method is through the use of large-scale space-based instruments, such as a Dyson sphere, which could gather and convert dark energy into usable power.
If successfully harnessed, dark energy could potentially provide an infinite source of energy that is free from the limitations of traditional fuel sources. It could also have applications in space exploration and colonization, as well as powering advanced technologies and spacecraft.
One major challenge is the fact that dark energy has not yet been directly observed or understood. This means that the technology needed to harness it is still in its early stages of development. Additionally, the cost and logistics of building and maintaining space-based instruments for collecting dark energy could also be a limitation.
At this point, drawing dark energy from space is still a theoretical concept and there is much research and development needed before it can become a reality. However, with advancements in technology and our understanding of dark energy, it is not impossible that this could one day become a viable source of power.