Starship Titus May 2026

"Computer Recreations: A computer microscope zooms in for a look at complex structures"

(Published in Scientific American , August 1985)

• Planetary protection: preventing forward contamination of extraterrestrial bodies and preserving scientific integrity.
• Access and equity: who benefits from Titus-class programs—private firms, national agencies, or international consortia?
• Militarization risks: dual-use propulsion and platform capabilities could raise geopolitical concerns.
• Cultural narratives: starships like Titus shape public imagination—responsible storytelling can inspire support without overstating timelines or risks.

Starship Titus

Ceres, the dwarf planet in the asteroid belt, contains more fresh water than Earth. would be the perfect water tanker. With its stretched hull, it could transport ice mining equipment in one go. The vehicle would depart from the Lunar Gateway, refuel in lunar orbit, and spend 1.5 years coasting to the belt. Its massive radiators keep the water slurry from boiling off in solar radiation. starship titus

Nerd Fonts

: A requirement for the Titus setup to correctly display the various icons (like the Git logo or folder symbols) without them appearing as broken squares. "Computer Recreations: A computer microscope zooms in for

The "Starship Titus" Example (SICP)

Notable Discoveries