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How to overcome Earth’s gravity : New anti-gravity propulsion system which could rewrite every rule of physics and space travel

In a groundbreaking development which challenges the very foundations of physics, a former NASA engineer claims to have created a propellant-less drive capable of overcoming Earth's gravity, potentially revolutionizing space travel. A revolutionary concept in space propulsion, the cutting-edge drive from Exodus Propulsion Technologies aims to overcome Earth's gravity without propellant. An engineer promises to rewrite physics and redefine our understanding of Earth's force. Following are the some of the important points:-

Former NASA engineer Charles Buhler leads the project, emphasizing the need for independent verification.

The drive is powered by a “New Force” which operates through electrostatic fields without expelling mass.

The discovery could potentially revolutionize space travel by enabling thrust without propellant.

Exodus Propulsion Technologies claims to have developed a propellant-less drive that challenges known physics.

In the realm of space exploration, the idea of a propellant-less drive has long been the stuff of dreams. This new propulsion system could rewrite the rules of spaceflight, not to mention completely defy conventional physics. This limitation has not stopped people from investigating the possibility, and the latest addition to the propellant-less club is an electrostatic design developed by a former NASA engineer. Exodus Propulsion Technologies says that the drive can achieve a thrust to counteract Earth’s gravity, such a claim still needs independent verification and a healthy dose of skepticism. In 2001, British Electrical Engineer Roger Shawyer first introduced the “impossible drive,” known as the EmDrive. It was called “impossible” because its creator purported that the drive was reactionless, meaning no propellant required, in other words, it defied the known laws of physics (specifically, the conservation of momentum). The ability to produce thrust without expelling mass could revolutionize the way we explore the cosmos. Former NASA engineer and his company have claimed to have discovered a way to achieve this. The claim is that their drive can produce enough thrust to counteract Earth’s gravity, a feat that would defy the laws of physics as we know them.

As with anything that appears to thumb its nose at Newton and Einstein, scientists raised more than a few eyebrows, and two decades of testing eventually boiled down to an inevitable (and somewhat predictable) conclusion in 2021: the EmDrive was bunk. But that’s the nature of the scientific method, take a seemingly impossible idea, put it through rigorous testing, and hopefully get to an unassailable conclusion (or new discoveries that lead in other directions). The not-based-in-physics dream of a propellant-less machine, however, didn’t die with the EmDrive. Instead, a new challenger approaches, and this one has a former NASA scientist backing it up. The quest for a propellant-less drive took a significant turn in 2001. Dubbed the “impossible drive,” it was said to be reactionless, challenging the principles of physics, particularly the conservation of momentum. The scientific community greeted this claim with skepticism, given the revolutionary nature of such a discovery. Over the next two decades, the EmDrive underwent extensive testing, with scientists eager to see if it could truly defy the laws of physics. Despite the device’s failure, the pursuit of a propellant-less drive did not end there. Researchers continued to explore new possibilities, driven by the dream of unlocking a new era of space travel.

“The most important message to convey to the public is that a major discovery occurred,” Buhler said. “This discovery of a New Force is fundamental in that electric fields alone can generate a sustainable force onto an object and allow center-of-mass translation of said object without expelling mass.” Buhler stressed that this work is unaffiliated with NASA, and that he recently presented his findings at the Alternative Propulsion Energy Conference (APEC), which is a club of engineers and enthusiasts eager to find ways to overcome the limitations of gravity and physics, and not always with the most scientifically sound methods. Buhler’s journey into the realm of electrostatic propulsion began with his expertise in the field. His team, composed of individuals from NASA, Blue Origin and the Air Force, has spent decades investigating propellant-less drives. Their efforts culminated in the development of a drive that, for the first time, generated enough thrust to overcome Earth’s gravity using electrostatics. The key to this success lies in the discovery that systems with asymmetry in electrostatic pressure or electrostatic divergent fields can produce a non-zero force component. This means that under certain conditions, a force can be applied to an object without the need for propellant. Such a breakthrough could pave the way for new propulsion systems which redefine the limits of space exploration.

While at NASA, Charles Buhler helped establish the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a very important lab that basically ensures rockets don’t explode. Now, as co-founder of the space company Exodus Propulsion Technologies, Buhler said that they’ve created a drive powered by a “New Force” outside our current known laws of physics, giving the propellant-less drive enough boost to overcome gravity. Buhler’s work at the Kennedy Space Center’s Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory laid the foundation for his current endeavors. Now, as a co-founder of Exodus Propulsion Technologies, he claims to have developed a drive powered by a “New Force” that operates outside the known laws of physics. This innovative drive is said to generate a sustainable force through electric fields alone, allowing for center-of-mass translation without the expulsion of mass. Such a discovery, if verified, would fundamentally alter our understanding of physics and open up new possibilities for propulsion technology. However, Buhler acknowledges that independent verification is crucial to confirm these groundbreaking claims.

In an interview, Buhler explained how his background in electrostatics led to the discovery. He says his team, made up of people from NASA, Blue Origin, and the Air Force, investigated propellant-less drives for decades before arriving at electrostatics. For years, their devices produced negligible thrust, but saw increases with each new iteration. This culminated in 2023, when this “New Force”-powered drive generated enough thrust to overcome Earth’s gravity. While the claims of a propellant-less drive powered by a “New Force” are undeniably exciting, the history of such endeavors is littered with unfulfilled promises. The scientific community remains cautious, emphasizing the need for rigorous, third-party research to verify the results. The story of the EmDrive serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us that subsequent studies can often overturn initial positive results. Obviously Buhler’s claims are pretty “woah, if true,” but the history of propellant-less drives is filled with seemingly positive results that are eventually dashed upon the rocks of scientific reality. For the EmDrive, hopes for the device skyrocketed after NASA’s Eagleworks team, which is dedicated to investigating new forms of propulsion, claimed to measure thrust from the “impossible” drive in 2016. However, subsequent studies, including an exhaustive (no pun intended) one at the Dresden University of Technology, found zero thrust.

Despite the challenges, the pursuit of alternative propulsion methods continues to captivate the imagination of scientists and enthusiasts alike. The potential discovery of an unknown quirk of physics could unlock new frontiers in space exploration. For now, the world watches with bated breath as Buhler and his team seek to prove that their improbable engine is indeed a reality. “Essentially, what we’ve discovered is that systems that contain an asymmetry in either electrostatic pressure or some kind of electrostatic divergent field can give a system of a center of mass a non-zero force component,” Buhler said. “So, what that basically means is that there’s some underlying physics that can essentially place force on an object should those two constraints be met.” Before any alternative propulsion enthusiasts should start popping corks, rigorous, third-party research will have to verify the results again and again. While it’s not impossible that Buhler et. al stumbled across some unknown quirk of physics, it’s an extremely unlikely outcome. For now, let’s call it an “improbable engine.” As the journey towards propellant-less propulsion unfolds, one can’t help but wonder about the future of space travel. Will the discovery of a “New Force” revolutionize our understanding of physics, or will it become another chapter in the annals of scientific curiosity? The possibility of redefining the boundaries of space exploration prompts us to ask: what other mysteries of the universe await our discovery in future ahead?