which may be achievable according to certain research) and can visit established outposts to replenish supplies. The Chrysalis, on the other hand, is intended for the long term, requiring sufficient space to generate and recycle enough food, water, oxygen, gravity, and fuel to sustain thousands of individuals for around 400 years.
Although the Chrysalis project offers extensive insights into the ship’s design, it makes various assumptions, such as the method by which the Chrysalis will produce energy for thrust and other functions. The team responsible for the documents believes that a “Direct Fusion Drive” utilizing helium-3 and deuterium would be optimal, though currently, that’s merely an informed hypothesis as no one has developed a reactor capable of supporting such a vessel. Additionally, with recent trade conflicts, that aspiration may not materialize for some time.