Space Launch Mass Drivers And Von Neumann Machines: Science Meets Science Fiction

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 14:10 in Astronomy & Space

The notion of gun-propelled launch goes back to Jules Verne. Such Mass Drivers have been envisioned in numerous Sci Fi tales, including Earthlight, by Arthur C. Clarke, Robert A. Heinlein's The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, and Heart of the Comet by Benford&Brin. read more

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