Queller Drive
Definition
A propulsion system, designed by
Ernst Queller,
which makes interstellar travel
possible for at least two probes built by
Earth,
but using fast neutrons, which are extremely
destructive near populated areas.
This drive is meant to be shut off at key times,
the craft shifting to conventional chemical propellents
near populated areas,
but the two craft known to Use the Queller Drive
have significant design flaws in this regard.
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Uses
Notes
- The Queller Drive appears to be ill-suited for
manned interstellar travel,
and Voyager 1,
though having two seats for crew,
was launched uncrewed.