And that's not the only scheme that looks do-able. Buzz Aldrin's book _Encounter with Tiber_ is a lovely story in its own right (science fiction), but especially for the multiple interstellar voyages- he has a different motor design for each.
Buzz Aldrin has some NASA ties, too, I hear.
As much as i liked Bester's book i think Terry was referring to the Flash Crowd story in The Long Arm of Gil Hamilton. See also Jack of Eagles.
-- JosephKK Gegen dummheit kampfen die Gotter Selbst, vergebens. --Schiller
Are dissing Brussard ram jets?
-- JosephKK Gegen dummheit kampfen die Gotter Selbst, vergebens. --Schiller
Not at all; but this clearly isn't one.
Cheers! Rich
Bingo! thanks for jogging my memory.
To occupy myself on some flights to/from and across the US, I just re-read Farnhams Freehold, Stranger in a strange land, and the mote in gods eye. all good stuff.
Cheers Terry
Yes, those novels would keep you busy for a few hours.
-- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida
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