What Innovations Are Shaping the Future of Space Probes?

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Innovations in space probes are focusing on lightweight structures, solar sails, inflatable spacecraft, and ion propulsion. Giancarlo, an aerospace engineer, is developing a new type of space probe designed to explore gas giant atmospheres, emphasizing a mechanical system for battery recharging without traditional engines. He seeks information on similar projects globally to inform his development. Janky suggests considering a paraglider-like airship for exploring gas planets as an alternative approach. The discussion highlights the importance of innovative designs and collaboration in advancing space exploration technologies.
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Hi, my name is Giancarlo from Turin, Italy.
I am 30, and I am an Aerospace engineer. I am working on a my own project for a new kind of space probe. Some years ago, while I was surfing in the web, I’ve found something about future of space exploration. I’ve read about solar sails, inflatable spacecraft and ion propulsion. I was fascinated for all of those projects, so I decided to start to develop a brand new kind of Space probe, destined to explore the giant planet atmosphere. The ideas were based on a very simple kind of probe: no engines or power transmission, a mechanical system to recharge the on-board batteries, and a very light structure for flight. I think that this is the goal: get more with less (as we use to say in my country)…
I would like to know if there is something similar that is developing (or has been developed) somewhere in the world, because I still haven’t found nothing like that on the web. I’m using the web, because it’s my only way to get infos and datas, except for some technical book taken from my college’s library. Knowing what’s the future for the others, will help me to know the mine. Can you help me?
Thank you all.
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Janky
 
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Ok, I think your silence means:"please, rookies go away" or something...
I try to redo the question in another way: what do you think about a paraglider-like airship for gas planets exploration?
 
Due to the constant never ending supply of "cool stuff" happening in Aerospace these days I'm creating this thread to consolidate posts every time something new comes along. Please feel free to add random information if its relevant. So to start things off here is the SpaceX Dragon launch coming up shortly, I'll be following up afterwards to see how it all goes. :smile: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacex/
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