103-nuclear-pulse-rocket-dixon – a rocket detonates a succession of nuclear bombs to generate thrust ( Project Orion ) ; An architectural and propulsion concept depicting a spacecraft powered by nuclear pulse detonation in deep space. The vehicle is propelled by successive, expanding plasma fireballs generated behind a heavy pusher plate mechanism at its stern. In the foreground, a tracking dish antenna on a companion ship is illuminated by a cool green hue, observing the distant, high-energy departure against a sparse background starfield.; acrylic on board, 1979, digitally restored 2026
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