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To: cripplecreek

“Artificial gravity for the sake of a space traveler’s health is relatively easy. Shielding against radiation is an issue but not one that’s outside the realm of possibility.”

VASIMR Rockets will do both, and are in development right now.


7 posted on 04/14/2009 3:21:32 PM PDT by Frank_Discussion (May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
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To: Frank_Discussion

A quick study of the VASIMR Rocket looks like a promising next step.


10 posted on 04/14/2009 3:31:36 PM PDT by cripplecreek (The poor bastards have us surrounded.)
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