Project Title: Orbital Arc – Modular Electromagnetic Launcher for Unmanned Spacecraft
Abstract: The "Orbital Arc" project is a highly modular, non-piloted electromagnetic propulsion system designed to accelerate unmanned spacecraft to extremely high speeds (up to 0.65% the speed of light). Constructed from multiple magnetic rings, each spaced more than 10 km apart, this system aims to drastically reduce interplanetary travel time—particularly between Earth and Mars—while maintaining safety, repeatability, and scalability.
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1. Core Concept: The system consists of 10 or more massive electromagnetic rings arranged in space, each with an internal diameter of at least 10 meters. These rings generate powerful electromagnetic fields to attract, accelerate, and eject spacecraft with controlled precision. The rings are spaced far enough apart to allow timing and sequencing control, prevent magnetic interference, and allow for adaptive velocity management.
2. Purpose and Application:
Primary goal: Fast delivery of unmanned payloads (probes, satellites, supply capsules) to Mars and beyond.
Secondary goal: Serve as a testbed for future manned-compatible versions.
3. Construction and Deployment:
Rings are launched into space preassembled or modularly (as four segments per ring).
Automated assembly controlled remotely from Earth.
External modules (with solar panels and small nuclear reactors) are docked nearby for power supply and maintenance.
4. Power Supply:
Each ring has:
Internal retractable solar panels
External auxiliary modules with nuclear power and solar backup
Energy accumulation period: ~1 year for full charge across all rings
5. Operation Sequence:
1. Spacecraft is injected into the first ring at initial velocity (e.g., 3rd cosmic speed).
2. Magnetic field pulls spacecraft in, then pushes it out with boosted momentum.
3. Each subsequent ring synchronizes timing and magnetic polarity for optimized acceleration.
4. Redundant timing systems ensure backup triggers if one ring fails.
6. Energy Distribution and Management:
Each ring receives approx. 112,500 MJ (for ~0.65% light speed total acceleration).
Energy stored gradually and safely.
Excess charge diverted to auxiliary stations.
7. Deceleration and Safety:
Deceleration occurs via onboard ion thrusters.
Final rings can optionally reverse polarity for additional braking.
Future landing mechanisms include gas/ion shielding and controlled deceleration thrusters.
8. System Safety and Redundancy:
Multi-layer shielding from micro-meteorites (like anti-RPG tank nets)
Electromagnetic shielding and anti-induction circuits
Laser-guided alignment and position tracking
Independent AI-assisted monitoring and emergency override protocols
9. Cooling and Heat Dissipation:
Rings feature sealed internal coolant pipes with nitrogen or water-based systems.
Thermal sensors activate emergency cooling if critical thresholds are met.
10. Synchronization and Trajectory Correction:
Laser synchronization between rings
Electromagnetic correction fields
External laser or beacon indicators for spacecraft alignment
11. Maintenance and Lifecycle:
Designed for ~20 launches per ring (30–40 years estimated lifespan)
Maintenance via autonomous drones or manned missions if required
Replaceable core modules and superconducting coils
12. Future Applications:
Deep space launches (interstellar probes)
Modular assembly in Mars orbit
Piloted variants with adaptive G-force buffering systems
Conclusion: The Orbital Arc proposes a clean, reusable, and highly efficient way to drastically reduce travel time for scientific missions within the Solar System. With a clear pathway for scaling to larger c
rewed missions, this project could fundamentally reshape humanity’s capacity to explore and settle nearby planets.
Author: Maksim Klochenko, 18 years old, originally from Ukrain, is now in Germany, wants people who have an engineering education to say honestly what he didn't take into account
The author is self-taught, don't judge strictly
Abstract: The "Orbital Arc" project is a highly modular, non-piloted electromagnetic propulsion system designed to accelerate unmanned spacecraft to extremely high speeds (up to 0.65% the speed of light). Constructed from multiple magnetic rings, each spaced more than 10 km apart, this system aims to drastically reduce interplanetary travel time—particularly between Earth and Mars—while maintaining safety, repeatability, and scalability.
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1. Core Concept: The system consists of 10 or more massive electromagnetic rings arranged in space, each with an internal diameter of at least 10 meters. These rings generate powerful electromagnetic fields to attract, accelerate, and eject spacecraft with controlled precision. The rings are spaced far enough apart to allow timing and sequencing control, prevent magnetic interference, and allow for adaptive velocity management.
2. Purpose and Application:
Primary goal: Fast delivery of unmanned payloads (probes, satellites, supply capsules) to Mars and beyond.
Secondary goal: Serve as a testbed for future manned-compatible versions.
3. Construction and Deployment:
Rings are launched into space preassembled or modularly (as four segments per ring).
Automated assembly controlled remotely from Earth.
External modules (with solar panels and small nuclear reactors) are docked nearby for power supply and maintenance.
4. Power Supply:
Each ring has:
Internal retractable solar panels
External auxiliary modules with nuclear power and solar backup
Energy accumulation period: ~1 year for full charge across all rings
5. Operation Sequence:
1. Spacecraft is injected into the first ring at initial velocity (e.g., 3rd cosmic speed).
2. Magnetic field pulls spacecraft in, then pushes it out with boosted momentum.
3. Each subsequent ring synchronizes timing and magnetic polarity for optimized acceleration.
4. Redundant timing systems ensure backup triggers if one ring fails.
6. Energy Distribution and Management:
Each ring receives approx. 112,500 MJ (for ~0.65% light speed total acceleration).
Energy stored gradually and safely.
Excess charge diverted to auxiliary stations.
7. Deceleration and Safety:
Deceleration occurs via onboard ion thrusters.
Final rings can optionally reverse polarity for additional braking.
Future landing mechanisms include gas/ion shielding and controlled deceleration thrusters.
8. System Safety and Redundancy:
Multi-layer shielding from micro-meteorites (like anti-RPG tank nets)
Electromagnetic shielding and anti-induction circuits
Laser-guided alignment and position tracking
Independent AI-assisted monitoring and emergency override protocols
9. Cooling and Heat Dissipation:
Rings feature sealed internal coolant pipes with nitrogen or water-based systems.
Thermal sensors activate emergency cooling if critical thresholds are met.
10. Synchronization and Trajectory Correction:
Laser synchronization between rings
Electromagnetic correction fields
External laser or beacon indicators for spacecraft alignment
11. Maintenance and Lifecycle:
Designed for ~20 launches per ring (30–40 years estimated lifespan)
Maintenance via autonomous drones or manned missions if required
Replaceable core modules and superconducting coils
12. Future Applications:
Deep space launches (interstellar probes)
Modular assembly in Mars orbit
Piloted variants with adaptive G-force buffering systems
Conclusion: The Orbital Arc proposes a clean, reusable, and highly efficient way to drastically reduce travel time for scientific missions within the Solar System. With a clear pathway for scaling to larger c
rewed missions, this project could fundamentally reshape humanity’s capacity to explore and settle nearby planets.
Author: Maksim Klochenko, 18 years old, originally from Ukrain, is now in Germany, wants people who have an engineering education to say honestly what he didn't take into account
The author is self-taught, don't judge strictly