Aurora 2S – Sustainable Exploration Starship

Vehicle by Blu Skies

General Overview

Class: Sustainable Exploration Starship
Designation: Aurora 2S
Capacity: 14 passengers + 2 crew (automated AI systems reduce manual operation needs)
Primary Mission: Sustainable deep-space travel and resource-adaptive propulsion

Length: 58 m
Beam (width): 18 m
Height: 14 m
Dry Mass: ~420 metric tons
Hull: Layered composite of recycled titanium alloys + graphene-reinforced ceramic shielding
Radiation Shielding: Boron-based neutron absorbers with magnetic deflection grid

Main Drive: Matter-to-Neutron Fusion Engine (MNFE)
- Converts collected matter into ultra-dense neutron units
- Controlled implosion creates high-energy plasma for thrust
Thrust Output: 1.2 million N max (adjustable for long-burn cruising)
Fueling Method: AI-guided matter collection (asteroidal, interstellar medium, or onboard reserves)
Secondary Thrusters: Ion-propulsion arrays for precision maneuvering
Power Generation: Hybrid neutron fusion + solar array backup
Cruise Velocity: 0.12c (12% light speed) sustainable
Max Boost Velocity: 0.2c (20% light speed) with overdrive

AI Core: Orion Node – fully autonomous navigation and systems routing
Capabilities:
- Predictive matter sourcing & harvesting
- Automated hazard avoidance
- Adaptive life support regulation
- Emergency override/manual crew control available

Passenger Pods: 14 single-occupant private microcabins
Crew Quarters: 2 extended control/command stations
Common Spaces:
- Hydroponics bay (sustenance + oxygen regeneration)
- Observation dome with radiation shielding
- Recreation module with VR integration
Life Support: Closed-loop ecosystem – water recycling, algae-based CO₂ scrubbing
Autonomy: Up to 3 years without external resupply

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