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Interplanetary exploration vehicle near Neptune
author: Walter B. Myers/Novapix
reference: e-ill02-00042
Image Size 300 DPI: 76 * 55 cm
Speculative illustration of a crewed interplanetary exploration vehicle (IEV) near Neptune 4.5 billion km from the earth. Toward the right and 350 thousand km away is Neptune's largest moon Triton.
The highly-speculative nuclear-powered interplanetary solar system exploration vehicle is 200 meters long while the fan-like solar panels extend 35 meters from the centerline of the spacecraft. The solar panels can also serve as light sails exploiting sunlight and/or directed laser light from the earth for additional propulsion. With room for a crew of six or more this vehicle is designed for interplanetary missions lasting many years.
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