The US National Institute of Aerospace conducted an Advanced Earth-to-Orbit Transportation workshop on 3 September and has posted on its website pdf presentations from the event
With speakers including Doug Stanley the presentations range from an examination of metallic hydrogen for greater energy density to a Langley spaceliner study and a paper from the US Air Force Research Laboratory
With speakers including Doug Stanley the presentations range from an examination of metallic hydrogen for greater energy density to a Langley spaceliner study and a paper from the US Air Force Research Laboratory
on September 30, 2009 5:08 PM | Reply
Metallic hydrogen (not even considering storage) would be tougher to produce than plutonium. But like PU, you need much willpower and kiloton$ of U$D and it can happen.
This is beautiful stuff, sir.