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Wild_Mastic , 1 month ago So, about Project Orion from Wikipedia In August 1955, Ulam co-authored a classified paper proposing the use of nuclear fission bombs, "ejected and detonated at a considerable distance," for propelling a vehicle in outer space.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Orion_(nuclear_propulsion) Excuse me what the fuck
So, about Project Orion from Wikipedia
In August 1955, Ulam co-authored a classified paper proposing the use of nuclear fission bombs, "ejected and detonated at a considerable distance," for propelling a vehicle in outer space.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Orion_(nuclear_propulsion)
Excuse me what the fuck
Wild_Mastic , 1 month ago Never heard of those, but if they are on par with project Orion I have some nice readings to do today.
Never heard of those, but if they are on par with project Orion I have some nice readings to do today.
Wild_Mastic , 1 month ago Will do! Thanks
Will do! Thanks
Wild_Mastic , 1 month ago Yeah I know, it's the same principle behind modern fuel engines. Still, using nukes for propelling something forward is a bit of a stretch.
Yeah I know, it's the same principle behind modern fuel engines. Still, using nukes for propelling something forward is a bit of a stretch.
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