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[–] theunknownmuncher@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (1 children)

Unless you go really fast, then an aerodynamic shape becomes super important again

[–] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (1 children)

Yeah, can't have that pesky air resistance slow you down. In...space.

Edit: Okay, now I'm actually super curious at what speed this would come into effect. I know space isn't 100% vaccuum, so there is some point where this would become a necessary factor to consider. However, it must be at truly insane speeds, no?

[–] theunknownmuncher@lemmy.world 4 points 3 hours ago

Space is full of particles, and if you want to travel relativistic speeds, they're a problem.