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RE: Re: starship-design: Plasma Engine



Kelly,


> True which is why Explorer and Fuel/Sail peak out at about .4 C.
>
> However the 900 KM sec exaust velocity (power source unidentified) would
be
> far worse.

That was a 900 km/sec delta v, or total change in velocity, not an exhaust
velocity. As such, it is the absolute best we can currently do.

Lee