by George Dyson ยท 2002
ISBN: 0141886137 9780141886138
Category: Science / Physics / Astrophysics
Page count: 345
In 1957, a small group of Scientists launched a secret US Government-sponsored attempt to build a 40,000-ton manned spaceship propelled by nuclear bombs. The apparent absurdity of the project is one reason why it ultimately failed. This book tells that story.