Solar sails could reach Mars in just 26 days (phys.org)

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[-] comedy@kbin.social 12 points 2 years ago

His fat head would probably slow things down a good bit, unfortunately

[-] flora_explora@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Weird comment. Lookism isn't cool, even if targeted at horrible and powerful people like Elon Musk. ~~Also, how would more mass/larger surface slow anything down in space where there is no air resistance/drag??~~

[-] comedy@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago

I was referencing his ego ("fat head"). Save the scolding for your undoubtedly large collection of cats.

[-] StringTheory@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/fathead

In common North American usage “fat head” and “big head” imply hubris or pride, as well.

[-] anguo@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago

More mass needs more energy to accelerate or decelerate. If you change the object's mass without changing thrust (I guess sail size here), it will definitely take more time to get there.