Nice one. Nonetheless, I wondered why spaceships always have weird shapes. There is absolutely no aerodynamic or practical reason for it in space. The most ideal shapes are either cubes or spheres.
Nice one. Nonetheless, I wondered why spaceships always have weird shapes. There is absolutely no aerodynamic or practical reason for it in space. The most ideal shapes are either cubes or spheres.
This one I designed to look like a dragonfly and even in space style should be a factor.
a name from my fav sci-fi show :)
seconded. style is always a factor
You only need to be streamlined if you plan on entering an atmosphere, but don't forget about inertia; shape and engine placement do affect the steering pivot point and other handling.
The QQS (quantum-quantum-something) engine solves this :D