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[Interview] How Antimatter Propulsion Can Enable Interstellar Travel

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There are many sci-fi interstellar space engines that allow interstellar travel. But realistically we only have one option, which is antimatter propulsion. Why is it so and how does it work? Finding out with Mark Pickrell.

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👉 Realistic Interstellar Travel:
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  • 00:00 Intro
  • 03:08 Why antimatter
  • 07:21 How do antimatter rockets work
  • 21:16 Potential problems
  • 25:38 What would a mission look like
  • 32:03 Critical analysis
  • 39:38 Current obsessions
  • 41:12 Final thoughts and more interviews

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