Paper Key : IRJ************911
Author: Deepak Singh
Date Published: 01 Mar 2025
Abstract
IntroductionInterstellar exploration has long been a subject of scientific curiosity and ambition, with conventional propulsion technologies presenting significant limitations in speed, efficiency, and sustainability. The integration of an Artificial Sun (Fusion Core) as a power source for a Star Spaceship introduces a transformative solution to these challenges. By harnessing nuclear fusion, this spacecraft aims to achieve near-limitless energy generation, enabling extended space missions and deep-space colonization. This research investigates the engineering principles behind fusion-powered spacecraft, exploring key subsystems such as plasma containment, propulsion mechanisms, thermal regulation, and radiation shielding. Furthermore, the study addresses potential advancements in fuel acquisition, automation, and AI-driven system management. Through this exploration, we aim to provide a foundation for the development of sustainable, high-energy propulsion systems capable of revolutionizing space travel and humanitys expansion beyond our solar system. The quest for interstellar exploration has long been a driving force behind advancements in space technology. Traditional propulsion systems, such as chemical rockets and ion drives, have significant limitations in speed, efficiency, and sustainability, restricting deep-space missions to relatively short distances and durations. To overcome these challenges, the concept of an Artificial Sun, in the form of a self-sustaining nuclear fusion core, presents an innovative and potentially revolutionary solution for powering a Star Spaceship.Fusion propulsion offers unparalleled energy efficiency, harnessing the same fundamental process that powers stars, where hydrogen atoms fuse to create helium, releasing vast amounts of energy. Unlike conventional energy sources, fusion provides a nearly limitless supply of power, as its fuelhydrogen and helium-3is abundant in space. The integration of a fusion core into a spacecraft would enable sustained high-speed travel, making interstellar voyages feasible within human lifetimes.This research explores the key components and engineering principles required to develop a Star Spaceship utilizing an Artificial Sun as its primary energy source. Essential subsystems include plasma containment mechanisms using magnetic confinement, direct fusion drive propulsion, and advanced radiation shielding to protect onboard crew and systems from high-energy emissions. Additionally, the study examines crucial aspects such as fuel acquisition, thermal management, AI-driven automation, and resource utilization in deep-space environments.Furthermore, addressing the technological and engineering challenges of fusion-powered spaceflight is vital for making this vision a reality. The development of superconducting magnetic fields for plasma stabilization, efficient heat dissipation systems, and autonomous navigation will be instrumental in constructing a viable interstellar spacecraft. By investigating these challenges and proposing innovative solutions, this research aims to contribute to the foundation of a new era of space travel, paving the way for long-term space habitation and the expansion of humanity beyond our solar system.
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