Sputnik & Smasher
What if we built a rocket that could reach Proxima Centauri in ten years—would you push the limits to make it happen?
Sure, why not? I'll crank it up, shave off every inch of time, and blast off with no time for the slowpokes. Let's push the limits, no excuses.
If you’re going to shave off every inch, you’ll also have to shave off the safety checks—let’s see if you can keep the ship intact while you’re at it.
Yeah, no safety checks? Fine, but I’m still going to make sure the ship doesn’t explode on the way. We’ll push every limit, but keep the hull intact.