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The 'impossible' EM Drive is about to be tested in space
An actual EM Drive is about to be launched into space for the first time, so scientists can finally figure out - once and for all - if it really is possible for a rocket engine to generate thrust without any kind of exhaust or propellant. Built by American inventor and chemical engineer, Guido Fetta, the EM Drive is as controversial as it gets, because while certain experiments have suggested that such an engine could work, it also goes against one of the most fundamental laws of physics we have.
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When this works, we could see serious changes in space travel. About damn time we go beyond the moon. :-)
Not a great explanation. Doesn't make any sense to me. What direction is the opposite direction that the drive is going? Does the pointy end move in the opposite direction from the drive? What? It falls apart?
There has to be a way to make a quick buck on people's desperation to think this will work, despite every indication showing otherwise. I've gotta start hanging out in more bars.