/sci/ - Science & Math

>>8436892
>Better fuel, better materials
There is a limit to the efficiency of external pulsed plasma propulsion and fusion rockets. Die stacking mite be able to net you core 2 duo performance at best. The only way to get more than that is parallel computing which again = more weight = more complexity. Personally i would rather use that weight on system redundancy. IMO systems should be as operationally isolated from each other as possible to limit domino failures. Mission critical electronic components should be encased in lead sarcophagi and filled with dielectric grease.

If your goal for interstellar space colonization is population control then you have another thing coming. It would be impossible to send more than a few frozen adult individuals. The vast majority of these colonizers will have to be frozen embryos.