"Halo Drive: Harnessing Black Holes for Near-Light Speed Travel"

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A new concept called the "Halo Drive" proposes achieving relativistic speeds by using black holes to boost spacecraft. By firing photons around a black hole, the spacecraft can gain energy from the blue-shifted light, potentially allowing interstellar travel without fuel. This method could propel ships to speeds significantly higher than current capabilities, making exploration of distant stars feasible.
Topics:science#black-hole#halo-drive#nasa#relativistic-speeds#science-and-technology#space-exploration
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