AaS! 196: Could We Ever Build a Dyson Sphere?
Ask a Spaceman!21 Maalis 2023

AaS! 196: Could We Ever Build a Dyson Sphere?

What are Dyson spheres? What would be involved in building one? How much energy would it cost, and could we ever pay it back? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman!

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