What about island hopping (Oort cloud migration)?

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Buster — 12/1/2003 5:52:06 PM (archived)

I think Sagan discussed this in Pale Blue Dot. Doesn't require massive investment for huge interstellar drives. I think fusion would be a prerequisite to provide power so far from the Sun, but only for short hopes and sustenance.

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How is FTL possible? - R.L. - 11/29/2003 3:40:12 AM
- So many universes, so little time - Fox - 11/30/2003 5:06:03 PM
  - re: So many universes, so little time - R.L. - 12/2/2003 7:38:39 AM
  - Schroedinger's Cat - Nick Hoffman - 12/1/2003 3:33:29 AM
    - who cares as long as the cat is dead? - R.L. - 12/1/2003 7:16:41 AM
- FTL may be possible - FrankC - 11/29/2003 10:59:39 PM
  - While you are at it... - Scott Evil - 12/1/2003 3:41:33 PM
- FTL is not the only option - Gary - 11/29/2003 7:18:18 AM
  - What about island hopping (Oort cloud migration)? - Buster - 12/1/2003 5:52:06 PM
    - One other requirement. - et - 12/2/2003 8:32:18 PM
  - re: FTL is not the only option - Adam - 11/29/2003 9:15:33 PM
    - Fusion is feasible - Gary - 11/30/2003 2:50:13 AM
      - Sheesh guys, why not mule towed zepplins. - et - 12/1/2003 6:05:52 PM
      - You need to read a bit wider... - Adam - 12/1/2003 11:15:59 AM
- How is BLT possible? - Davin L. - 11/29/2003 7:07:59 AM
  - re: How is BLT possible? - RobVG - 11/29/2003 10:04:46 PM
  - re: How are dreams possible? - Raoul - 11/29/2003 4:53:22 PM
  - You take two pieces of bread , some bacon, lettuce.....n/t (n/t) - Gary - 11/29/2003 7:19:59 AM
    - Lettuce speculate further: Is mayo involved and to what degree? (n/t) - Davin L. - 11/29/2003 7:22:09 AM
      - No higher than about 38 F, or the mayo goes bad. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 11/29/2003 5:52:01 PM

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