Orion driveとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

Orion +‎ drive, since it originated from Project Orion, a U.S. government study from the 1950s.

名詞

Orion drive (複数形 Orion drives)

1. (astronautics, science fiction) A theoretical means to propel spacecraft through space, by detonating nuclear bombs behind the spaceship and riding the nuclear explosions that push against the rear mounted pusher plate.
2. (astronautics, science fiction) An engine utilizing such a method.

等位語

• nuclear-thermal drive
• nuclear-electric drive

参考

• Project Orion (nuclear propulsion) on Wikipedia.