Project Orion: The Atomic Spaceship 1957-1965
Author(s)
George Dyson
George Dyson
In 1957, A Small Group Of Scientists Launched A Secret Us Government-sponsored Attempt To Build A 40,000-ton Manned Spaceship Propelled By Nuclear Bombs. The Apparent Absurdity Of The Project Is One Reason Why It Ultimately Failed. This Book Tells That Story.
Name in long format: | Project Orion: The Atomic Spaceship 1957-1965 |
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ISBN-10: | 0141886137 |
ISBN-13: | 9780141886138 |
Book language: | en |
Publisher: | Allan Lane |