“Let us also leave for future generations development of the
first interstellar rocket propulsion system that would carry us to Alpha
Centauri...That can be done, it is within the realm of our ability."
-- Chairman John Culberson's (R-Texas) comment at a March
4th hearing of the House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science and Related
Agencies Subcommittee hearing. He was
making reference to electric -powered interstellar rocket engines.
