SSI Exotic Propulsion Initiative News from SSI President Gary C Hudson:
The Space Studies Institute is proud to announce that the SSI NIAC Team has been selected for a Phase 2 grant for continuing support of the research and development of Mach Effect Gravitational Assist (MEGA) Drive project.
The NIAC Team, Professor Heidi Fearn (CalState University Fullerton), Dr. José Rodal, Dr. Marshall Eubanks, Mr. Paul March, and Emeritus Professor James F. Woodward (Principal Investigator) have been dedicated to advancing the understanding and implementation of this technology that has, truly, civilization-changing potential. We are very happy for this funding that will be a boost to the project over the next two years.
For more information on the Phase 2 award, see the official NASA NIAC Press release at: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-invests-in-shapeshifters-biobots-other-visionary-technology
And our Phase 2 proposal at: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/niac/2018_Phase_I_Phase_II/Mach_Effect_for_In_Space_Propulsion_Interstellar_Mission
And if all of this is new to you, see the SSI Project page at: https://ssi.org/programs/ssi-exoticpropulsioninitiative/ which gives full background, links to the 38 videos of the Advanced Propulsion Workshops and NIAC presentations, a free 330+ page pdf of the 2016 Workshop and a direct link to SSI SA Jim Woodward’s book “Making Starships and Stargates: The Science of Interstellar Transport and Absurdly Benign Wormholes”
Making Starships and Stargates by Dr. James Woodward
Many thanks to the entire SSI NIAC Team and the many supporters who have selflessly pitched in with contributions over the years. Great job everyone… again!
– Gary C Hudson
President, Space Studies Institute
