Document Type
Poster
Publication Title
Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase
Abstract
• Escaping the solar system from Earth’s position requires a Δ𝑉 of 42.1 km/s. A point mass in each star system (O-M & WD) requires a different escape velocity based on its unique habitable zone. • Modules for Experiments in Astrophysics² (MESA) was utilized to supplement gaps in real stellar data for synthetic luminosity values to determine the habitable zone of each stellar class. This work examines which propulsion methods would permit an interstellar probe starting from the habitable zones of different spectral classifications.
Advisor
David W. Harris
Publication Date
4-25-2025
Recommended Citation
Batista, Isabela; Cheney, Bradley; and Taylor, Kayla, "A Space Odyssey: Calculating the Escape Velocity from the Habitable Zone of Different Spectral Classes" (2025). Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications. 53.
https://repository.fit.edu/apss_student/53