Nuclear Pulse Propulsion (e.g., Project Orion ... A pusher plate absorbs the blast, transferring momentum to the vehicle. Performance: Exhaust velocity: Approximately 20–60 km/s, depending on the ...

He also worked on the famous Project Orion, which used nuclear bombs for propulsion. In this article we’ll take a look at these and other parts of Mr. Dyson’s legacy, as well as the influence ...

and future potential of nuclear electric and nuclear thermal propulsion systems, which could revolutionize our ability to explore Mars and beyond — both robotically and with human crews.

Nuclear pulse propulsion is a technology that would work. It was being developed in the 1960s but it was stopped because of the nuclear test ban treaty and concerns over fallout inside the ...