The space engine that could defy physics is going into orbit

[TexasTowelie]

EmDrive is back in the news. Someone finally decided to put the so-called "impossible space engine" to the test in orbit.

This is the engine that doesn't use any propellant but seems to generate small amounts of thrust anyway. Physics says that simply shouldn't work.

Except researchers have detected thrust in multiple experiments. Some scientists ruled out why it shouldn't work. Others proposed explanations for why it does.

But experts and enthusiasts can and will debate the EmDrive all day. Now, someone has finally decided to just launch it into space and see if it will actually fly.

Read more: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/national/space-engine-could-defy-physics-going-orbit/nsS4R/

[Wounded Bear]

1. Exciting stuff...thanks for the link nt

[TexasTowelie]

2. You're welcome.

This will be an interesting story to follow over the next few months. The implications on a larger scale could have some profound effects if there is no need to carry propellants during the launch of spacecraft.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

3. Excellent!

I predict it won't work, but I'm glad it's being tested!

It would cause a stir among many physicists if it works, and they enjoy those kinds of events anyway.

[struggle4progress]

4. "... Cannae doesn't have a launch date yet ... There are rumors ..."