LionDietLeo on Nostr: SpaceX estimates the trip to Mars will take about 6 months - and this has been ...
SpaceX estimates the trip to Mars will take about 6 months - and this has been roughly true for unmanned missions so far - meaning roughly the speed of the ship traveling there is 119000 km/h. At this speed, the relativistic effect takes place, and for the crew, the trip will appear to take less than 6 months, or around 5 months, meaning they would measure their approach to Mars to be at roughly 144000 km/h.
After a round trip, they will have perceived to have traveled for only 10 months, rather than the 12 months as measured on Earth.
These are rough calculations, and based on the average distance traveled by unmanned missions to Mars so far.
After a round trip, they will have perceived to have traveled for only 10 months, rather than the 12 months as measured on Earth.
These are rough calculations, and based on the average distance traveled by unmanned missions to Mars so far.