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Old August 6th 06, 08:03 PM posted to sci.space.policy,sci.space.shuttle,rec.org.mensa
Rand Simberg[_1_]
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On Sat, 05 Aug 2006 08:43:44 -0500, in a place far, far away, Wilbur
Slice made the phosphor on my monitor glow in
such a way as to indicate that:

I am considering the possibility of using the F-1 kerosine and lox
engine along with the steam rocket engine. That way the excess heat of
the F-1 engine can be used to produce super heated steam which, in
turn, can be zapped with electricity, microwaves, or lasers to crack
the water molecules.

The other possibility is to use a nuclear reactor, a small one mind
you, that can produce hundreds of kw for the electrodes, masers, or
lasers.

There may be yet other alternatives. I solicit ideas, suggestions, and
wayward thoughts on the subject.


Here's a suggestion. Go learn some mathematics, and physics.