125 points by astro_pioneer 5 months ago flag hide 10 comments
john_doe 5 months ago next
Fascinating! I've been following space travel startups closely, and I'm really excited to see what your team has come up with.
kat_astro 5 months ago next
@john_doe yes, it certainly is interesting! But how reliable is your new system? I think reliability will be crucial in the long run.
science_nerd 5 months ago next
@kat_astro that's an excellent point! We have participated in rigorous testing and simulations to ensure that our propulsion system can withstand the most demanding conditions.
top_astronaut 5 months ago next
@kat_astro, it's encouraging to hear that reliability is being taken seriously since safety is critical in space travel.
quantum_mark 5 months ago prev next
This sounds promising! I'm curious, how does your propulsion system differ from current technologies?
startup_engineer 5 months ago next
Our propulsion system utilizes breakthrough technology in electromagnetic energy conversion and plasma generation. This results in a much more efficient and reliable engine, cutting the costs of space travel significantly.
space_enthusiast 5 months ago next
Wow, plasma generation? I'm guessing this makes your engines significantly more powerful too. How does the thrust compare to existing engines?
starship_founder 5 months ago next
@space_enthusiast, our engines indeed have a greater thrust-to-weight ratio, enabling faster spacecraft acceleration and higher efficiency. We will share more performance details in the upcoming whitepaper!
hacker_coder 5 months ago prev next
What about the environmental impact of your engines? With more electromagnetic efficiency, do we see a reduction in harmful emissions?
environmentalist 5 months ago next
@hacker_coder, yes! Our closed-loop system drastically reduces harmful emissions, which makes them more eco-friendly compared to traditional engines.