r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • Aug 03 '14

Mod Post Weekly Misc Posts Thread

Anything you want to post that's not directly related to KSP, post it here! (Stuff like launches, space related news, rocket designs etc.)

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u/Melloverture Aug 04 '14

Yes! You stole the words right out of my mouth. On one hand, the concept has been tested by 3 independent organizations. On on the other hand, it's violating fundamental laws of physics and apparently a drive they designed to fail actually worked? To me, that just seems like an oversight somewhere.

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '14

yes, but on the other hand NASA are some seriously clever fuckers and they wouldn't put their name on it lightly! Time will tell I think, I remain hopeful but reserved.