ToughSF on X: A realistic space warship, the 'White Lake', featuring radiators, propellant tanks and actual sensor mounts. I can't translate image in text but it looks like some thought has gone

ToughSF: Space Warship Design II: Guns and Shields

ToughSF: All the Radiators

ToughSF: All the Radiators

ToughSF: Permanent and Perfect Stealth in Space

ToughSF: What's it made of? Part I: Locally available materials

ToughSF on X: A realistic design for a space warship taking shape on the ToughSF discord. I especially like how the armor is layered to act as a Whipple Shield, and all

ToughSF: All the Radiators

ToughSF: What's it made of? Part I: Locally available materials

I love spaceship that has radiator : r/worldbuilding

ToughSF on X: An interstellar transport ship. I especially like the use of explosive charges that are catapulted at high velocity debris, similar to the active protection system of a modern tank.

Why is semi-realistic spacecraft design mostly ignored in science fiction?