RE: hyperspace (was: cloaking device rul

Does anybody know how the manned Mars Exped is proceeding? And on an FT 
 
note what about primitive space technology? Also what about those   
"pyramids" on Mars! There has been some speculation recently again in
the   
UK press. I think it was the Daily Express or Mail about a week ago.

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From:  FTGZG-L[SMTP:FTGZG-L@bolton.ac.uk]
Sent:  23 August 1996 09:13
To:  FTGZG-L
Cc:  A.Delafield
Subject:  Re: hyperspace (was: cloaking device rules)

Date sent:  23-AUG-1996 09:10:28

>Don't forget NERVA.  ORION had many faults that they did not know how
to
>correct then and probably don't know now.  Such as shock and stress
over
>prolonged pulses, not to mention radiation problems.  NERVA or Nuclear
>Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application, provided the first true nuclear
>engine using controlled nuclear reactions for output.	Unfortunately,
it   
is
>difficult to test such devices on Earth, due to regulations and such.
>However, nuclear reactors are currently used in some spacecraft.  There
  
is
>hope to allow future incorporation into propulsion systems, such as
from   
the
>folks responsible for the Daedelus and Enzman starship designs.

>Mike Miserendino

NERVA is having something of a renaissance and is being investigated as 
 
the
power source for the maned Mars mission. It should cut the journey time
down from 18 months down to 2 or 3. This is highly desirable as it
reduces the time the crew are exposed to cosmic radiation.

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