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To: GeneD
The title is misleading. Nuclear-electric is a far cry from nuclear rockets.
3 posted on 02/04/2002 3:04:33 PM PST by RightWhale
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To: RightWhale
I suppose the term "nuclear electric" includes VASIMR. If they build a ship with this propulsion system, it would be revolutionary.
7 posted on 02/04/2002 3:13:24 PM PST by Brett66
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To: RightWhale
that's where the long-term engine firing comes from. The writer just meanders a bit, so it's hard to catch. :)
13 posted on 02/04/2002 5:47:49 PM PST by Constantine XIII
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