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Origins: Robert Enzmann (1964-1966) Claimed submission of report to New York Academy of Sciences in 1964.No such report exists. 1966, Enzmann submits papers relating to “Mission Planning” to the NewYork Academy of Sciences. But, no mention of Starships. Although Robert Enzmann is the originator of the concept, as will beshown, Rick Sternbach and Don Davis must receive some credit for its‘augmented lollypop’ configuration. G.Harry Stine’s Analog article did much to publicise the concept as well. 1978 ‘messages to the stars’ book by Ian Ridpath claimed EnzmannStarship invented in 1964. 1972 Science Digest article by Robert Bussard claimed Enzmann Starshipinvented in 1969. 1984 ‘World Ship’ article in JBIS by Anthony Martin and Alan Bondclaims Enzmann starship invented in mid 1960s. Referred to a ‘snowball’design. 3-10 vehicles, 0.01c cruise speed, 2002000 population increase.
Origins: Robert Enzmann (1946) Robert DuncanEnzmann PhD, MIT Professor Raytheon Corporation Says he thought ofconcept August 6 th1945 (day of firstWW2 Japanbombing). 1940s seems too early,we think 1960s morelikely based ondiscussions with RickSternbach.(Robert Enzmann, 1949)
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