The Nuclear Option

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

• Episode: The Nuclear Option
• Website: Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
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• Duration: 00:28:12
• Published: 2017-05-04 17:00

While potentially dangerous, nuclear powered spacecraft offer far faster and more efficient spacecraft than traditional chemical rockets. Today we will examine the various means of using atomic power sources to propel spacecraft, bot to get off Earth and to travel to other stars. See the video version: https://youtu.be/3aBOhC1c6m8 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Support the Channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Visit the sub-reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Cover Art by Jakub Grygier: https://www.artstation.com/artist/jakub_grygier Music by: Sergey Cheremisinov, "Sirius" Kai Engel, "Endless Story about Sun and Moon" Koalips, "Kvazar" Frank Dorittke, "Morninglight" Kai Engel, "December" Kevin MacLeod, "Spacial Winds" Lombus, "Amino"