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Re:Nuclear fusion: it's time for a reality check by pfdietz on Sunday February 02, 2025 @12:20PM (#42910026)
> Ion Drives work by accelerating particles to _really_ fast speeds (like fractions of light-speed)

Sure, if the fraction is 1/10000. Very high exhaust velocity is not optimal since it increases the power needed per unit of thrust.

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