Project Orion: The Spaceship Propelled By Nuclear Bombs

The video discusses NASA's Orion and the historical Project Orion, a nuclear-powered spaceship concept. Project Orion aimed to use nuclear explosions for propulsion, allowing rapid space travel. Despite successful tests with chemical explosives, the project faced legal and health challenges, leading to its termination. The video also acknowledges supporters and highlights the risks of nuclear detonations in space.

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