Project Orion Unveiled
The concept of Project Orion emerged in the late 1940s, gaining traction with groundbreaking calculations that proved its feasibility. By the late 1950s, a team of physicists explored how to transform nuclear explosions into thrust for a spacecraft, challenging traditional design principles. The project required a robust vehicle, built more like a battleship, to withstand the immense forces generated by nuclear detonations while ensuring the safety of its occupants.In this clip
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