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Would near-lightspeed spaceships have an aerodynamic shape?

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At speeds near the speed of light, interstellar particles and gas may affect the movement of the ship, and microscopic particles may even badly damage the ship. Would not it make sense to make the shape aerodynamic so to reduce the damage and drag? Maybe the nose should even be armored?

Maybe the ships should even have wings so as to change course with less energy cost using interstellar hydrogen?

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