NASA Warp Drive one Step Closer in Theory

This is very interesting and describes more of the core of their thinking:

The electromagnetic (EM) propulsion drive, or EM Drive, which might make hyperspace travel possible bounces microwaves within a closed container in order to provide thrust. This very notion appears to be contrary to some of the most basic laws of physics, including Newton’s Third Law of Motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction. Traditional rocket engines are driven by this tenet of physics — as propellant is accelerated out through the exhaust of an engine, the movement creates an opposite reaction pushing the spaceship forward.

Would Alpha Centaurai be the first test should such a technology come from NASA, being that they’re the closest star?  Would we need to protect the ship from the heat and what about getting back?

We hope you enjoy the video and I would not be surprised to see huge leaps forward in space travel, at least to Mars in the near future!

thanks to techtimes.com for the info

thanks to NASA for the pic



6 Comments

  1. Ian Henry said:

    You can fly one of these in a simulation game called Kerbal Space Program. You will need the IXS Enterprise mod for it though

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