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Is something like Epstein drive (from Expanse) possible in real life?



The idea of magnetic acceleration for the exhaust particles is probably taken from VASIMR [1], while the specs are a tad higher than the NSWR someone else mentioned above [2]. Probably not outside the realm of possibility if we ever devise powerful enough energy sources :)

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_Specific_Impulse_Magn...

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_salt-water_rocket




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