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For questions involving implemented theory or technology for travelling through space. Consider also [space-travel]. See also the tag information (click "info") for more details on when this tag applies.

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Can a spaceship traveling close to light speed be knocked off course by a gamma ray burst?

I suppose I should take my comments and make them a response. First - if a gamma ray burst has no effect on changing the course of a ship at rest, it will not have any greater effect on a ship at n …
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Would a fighter pilot with an invincible space ship be able to conquer the galaxy?

No he cannot rule the galaxy. He might be able to kill everyone in it, but otherwise he has now way to enforce any decision he makes. Any leaving of his ship could result in his death - he's not i …
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