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		Apocryphon on Oct 5, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Many scientists see fusion as the future of energy By the time a proper interstellar vessel is to be designed, we will no longer be dependent upon the hoary '50s plans of Project Orion.

temphypercube on Oct 6, 2022 [–]

There's no need to fling bombs; much better to just superheat gas and expel it.

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