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“I think that the first men to land on Pluto are going to make some very astonishing discoveries. But I am also sure that they will never go there in rockets. They will have to make the immense trip by some more powerful means - like the anti-gravitational drive.” quote by Donald A. Wollheim
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“I think that the first men to land on Pluto are going to make some very astonishing discoveries. But I am also sure that they will never go there in rockets. They will have to make the immense trip by some more powerful means - like the anti-gravitational drive.”

Donald A. Wollheim

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Source Essay: 1965 Science Fiction Magazine, Donald A. Wollheim

He predicts Pluto explorers will need non‑rocket propulsion, like anti‑gravity drives, for discovery.

In simple terms: Pluto trips need new propulsion, not rockets.

Key Takeaway

Explore alternative propulsion for deep space.

Themes

space exploration technology innovation

Mood

speculative optimistic

Type

scientific visionary

When to use this quote

  • space missions
  • research funding
  • engineering development

Key Concepts

physics future tech interstellar travel

Questions to Reflect On

  • What technologies could enable faster interplanetary travel?
  • How realistic are anti‑gravity ideas?
A Different Perspective

Anti‑gravity concepts are speculative and unproven.

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