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Photonic Propulsion

almost 10 years

Can't be possible. Things they say:

  • Photons have no mass
  • They are using their "momentum" and "energy" to propel the object

These two points are directly contradictory. Just do a quick search of momentum real fast...

"In classical mechanics, linear momentum or translational momentum (pl. momenta; SI unit kg m/s, or equivalently, Newton second) is the product of the mass and velocity of an object." p=mv - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momentum

You cannot have momentum without mass. Basically all there will be is a lightshow. Also this theory has NEVER been replicated in tests. I accept all forms of comments/critique

Source http://www.sciencealert.com/nasa-scientists-are-investigating-a-propulsion-system-that-could-reach-mars-in-3-days

deletedalmost 10 years
http://www.nasa.gov/content/submit-a-question-for-nasa seems like they need to be notified quick, get on it dude
almost 10 years
Why delete it?
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did you email nasa yet
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DELETE THIS
almost 10 years
ok