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Derek2012
03-07-2010, 12:52 AM
My ideas on the deflection of an oncoming 'Astroid' are at best, the very simplest of ideas, the very ...basic of nature! We have the 'Orbiting Space Station Mere!', and we have the 'Shuttlecraft' or a newer version, in the near future! Of which, could load and unload raw materials, as well as fuels onto the Mere Space Station, at will. What's to say that, in the near future, we as space travelers, and people concerned with the good of humanity! Initiate a program of sorts, very basic in nature to: Upload the necessary initiative and materials to the Mere Space Station, as well as fuels, manpower etc., etc. To make a mission possible, "...to deflect an oncoming astroid, on a collision course with earth." And that it Not be the complicated affair, everyone thinks it to be.

Now, my main point being, is that if we managed to get the right materials (In this case, similar to, building materials like scaffolding, steel-pipe tubing! Sizes, according to stress levels!) And the necessary rocket propulsion drive engines, and/or the newly proposed 'Plazma Rocket Engines' parts, shipped up to 'Mere' also! Along with the proper engineering and employed space-personel, to build a very basic of nature, and designed to fit, aboard a 'Shuttle Craft' of choice! "A 'Steel-Constructed' scaffolding-type, over-sized rocket-propulsion equipped construction!" ...an adaptation of two or more huge rocket engines, attached to a newly designed lattice-work affair of steel constructed tubing, designed to attach to an oncoming astroid, on a collision-course with earth. Designed to specs., in association with size an shape of oncoming astroid.

Be built, out in space, whereby eliviating the 'Gravity Effect', and working in a Gravity free atmosphere! Making the construction, easier and less costly, and that both the engines, and the scaffolding (Designed to fit!), were both built and ajoined 'in outer space', would make everything concerned easier, and more cost effective! Including working man hrs., projection, etc., etc. "Everything concerned with, would be built in space!"

And in conclusion, all these materials could be transported to the 'Space Station', in question. And the rest fulfilled, as seen projected to be. Construction, and attachment to a waiting 'Space-Shuttle', could then be sent, as scheduled on a designed telemetry and calculated trajectory, to be physically connected to the oncoming astroid, in question.

By means of, being carried to the 'Object', and conjoined with, in space! (Bolted down to!) This whole Lattice-work affair of metal scaffolding and of attached Propulsion Engines.
Designed to methodically, an gently "PUSH" the astroid, off it's collision course, with earth. The whole design, could be made 'Retrievable' and/or desposible! And lost to space. But, alternatively, could be followed, and again, be retrieved by, the space shuttle!

All this is designed to save 'Costs' and 'Time and Effort', and being so basic in nature, would or could prove to be the answer, everyone has been looking for! Thank you, and...

I'll take my awards for this idea, 'Online!' and minimal coverage of my contribution, by the media. I would rather be awarded, a monetary prize for my idea, than some 'Honor Society' recognition! Please, inform me of my winnings, as soon as possible!

Rick
03-08-2010, 05:07 PM
Derek, interesting idea's you have.

As far as some of the facts, they should be amended or corrected.

The Space Station Mere (actual spelling is Mir) de-orbited years ago and burned up in the earths atmosphere. You must be referring to the ISS (International Space Station).

How much steel are you referring to that needs to be launched into space? What type of payload capacity, in weight are you talking about?