English Dictionary

Orion drive

名詞

(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.

日本語の意味

宇宙船の後部で核爆発を利用し、その爆発エネルギーで推進する理論上の推進方式 / 核パルス推進システム（オリオン・ドライブ）

During the forum, an aerospace historian presented archival photos of a prototype Orion drive and explained why the concept excited Cold War engineers.

フォーラムで航空宇宙史の専門家は試作の核パルス推進システムの古写真を提示し、なぜその概念が冷戦時代の技術者たちを興奮させたのかを説明した。

意味（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.

意味（2）

(astronautics, science fiction) An engine utilizing such a method.

Orion drives （ plural ）