[Atmob-announce] Robert Bussard RIP

[Peter Bealo]

Robert Bussard, inventor of the Bussard ramjet propulsion concept has passed
away. More here: 

http://powerandcontrol.blogspot.com/2007/10/dr-robert-w-bussard-has-passed.h
tml

 

The bussard ramjet approach to interstellar travel was popularized by Larry
Niven in the 70s and 80s series of 

Novels and books including "Ringworld".another neat idea.

 

Peter

 

 

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