The discussion centers on the feasibility of traveling at high speeds beyond a solar system or galaxy, exploring both physical limitations and technological possibilities. Participants consider various aspects of high-speed travel, including definitions of speed and distance, as well as potential methods for achieving such travel.
Participants express differing views on the feasibility and methods of achieving high-speed travel beyond a solar system or galaxy. There is no consensus on the definitions of "high speed" or "beyond," nor on the best approaches to achieve such travel.
The discussion includes unresolved questions regarding the definitions of speed and distance, as well as the technological limitations of current propulsion methods. The implications of using techniques like Slingshot Orbits remain unclear.
YesMohd Abdullah said:Is it possible to travel with high speed beyond a solar system or a galaxy?
A suitable rocket could achieve what you say but you can do the same thing by using a Slingshot Orbit (see this link) which uses the momentum of the outer planets give spacecraft an extra boost so they do not need to carry so much fuel for a given payload.Mohd Abdullah said:Hey guys,
Is it possible to travel with high speed beyond a solar system or a galaxy? Or is there something that will prevent something to move at high speed outside a solar system or a galaxy?