NASA Veteran Claims Discovery of New Force for Propellant-Free Space Travel

Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, Florida, USA United States of America
Buhler believes further research is needed to determine validity and harness new force for propulsion purposes
Discovery could potentially revolutionize space travel with propellant-free propulsion systems
Exodus Propulsion Technologies presented findings at Alternative Propulsion Energy Conference (APEC)
NASA veteran Charles Buhler claims discovery of new force for propellant-free space travel
New force generates 10 milliNewtons of force, not significant in terms of magnitude but crucial for weightlessness and lack of need for propellant
NASA Veteran Claims Discovery of New Force for Propellant-Free Space Travel

Lead: A NASA veteran and co-founder of Exodus Propulsion Technologies, Charles Buhler, claims to have discovered a new force of nature that could potentially revolutionize space travel by enabling propellant-free propulsion systems.

Paragraph 1: Buhler, who has a PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from Florida State University and worked on various NASA programs such as the International Space Station (ISS), Hubble Space Telescope, and Space Shuttle, made these claims at the Alternative Propulsion Energy Conference (APEC). According to him, this new force could generate enough thrust to counteract Earth's gravity without expelling mass.

Paragraph 2: Exodus Propulsion Technologies presented its findings at APEC, where they explained that their propulsion system uses electrostatics to harness the new force. The device generates a modest 10 milliNewtons of force, which is not significant in terms of magnitude but could be crucial for space travel due to its potential weightlessness and lack of need for propellant.

Background: Buhler's claims have been met with skepticism from the scientific community due to their apparent violation of established energy laws. However, he believes that if done correctly, this new force could be harnessed for propulsion purposes and could potentially transform space exploration for the next 1,000 years.

Conclusion: While Buhler's claims are intriguing and have the potential to revolutionize space travel, they remain controversial due to their apparent violation of established energy laws. Further research is needed to determine the validity of these claims and whether this new force can indeed be harnessed for propulsion purposes.


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Confidence

70%

Doubts
  • Established energy laws appear to be violated by the discovery
  • Further research is needed to determine validity and harness new force for propulsion purposes

Sources

80%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Former NASA engineer claims he invented a ground-breaking thruster that doesn't need fuel

BGR News Joshua Hawkins Tuesday, 23 April 2024 20:22
  • Unique Points
    • Former NASA engineer Charles Buhler claims discovery of new force that could power propellant-free thrusters
    • Exodus Propulsion Technologies making bold claim about new force capable of generating up to 10 milliNewtons
  • Accuracy
    • ][Former NASA engineer claims] discovery of new force that could power propellant-free thrusters[]
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in the way it presents the new force of nature as a groundbreaking discovery without providing any peer-reviewed studies to back up the claims. The author also uses sensational language such as 'a major breakthrough', 'revolutionize how space travel works', and 'this force that we will use to propel objects for the next 1,000 years' which creates an exaggerated impression of the technology's potential.
    • Charles Buhler, one of the co-founders of the startup, recently told The Debrief that he and his team have discovered this new force and that it will be ‘this force that we will use to propel objects for the next 1,000 years.’
    • The idea of a thruster that doesn’t require propellant to work might seem preposterous...
    • If it does pan out, though, the propellant-free thrusters could have a major part to play in future space missions...
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by stating that Exodus Propulsion Technologies has discovered a new force of nature that could power propellant-free thrusters. However, the author also acknowledges the skepticism surrounding this claim and notes that the current capabilities of this new force are only capable of generating 10 milliNewtons, which is significantly less than what is needed for space travel.
    • ][The team] says it has achieved a major breakthrough by stumbling upon a new force of nature that could power these types of thrusters.[/
    • Charles Buhler, one of the co-founders of the startup, recently told The Debrief that he and his team have discovered this new force and that it will be ‘this force that we will use to propel objects for the next 1,000 years.’
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

84%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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NASA expert's propellantless propulsion drive defies Physics

Interesting Engineering Chris Young Monday, 22 April 2024 15:37
  • Unique Points
    • NASA engineer Dr. Charles Buhler claims his company Exodus Propulsion Technologies’ propellantless propulsion drive defies the laws of physics.
    • Dr. Buhler asserts that the drive is capable of generating enough thrust to counteract Earth’s gravity without expelling mass.
  • Accuracy
    • ]NASA engineer Dr. Charles Buhler claims[/]{ his company Exodus Propulsion Technologies' propellantless propulsion drive defies the laws of physics.[
    • Former NASA engineer Charles Buhler claims discovery of new force that could power propellant-free thrusters.
  • Deception (50%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

86%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

NASA engineer claims discovery of new force of nature that may solve space travel

TweakTown Jak Connor Wednesday, 24 April 2024 01:01
  • Unique Points
    • Former NASA engineer, Charles Buhler, claims discovery of new force for space travel propulsion
    • Discovered force defies some laws of physics
    • Buhler is lead scientist and co-founder of NASA’s Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at Kennedy Space Center
  • Accuracy
    • New force generates approximately 10 milliNewtons of force
    • Exodus Propulsion Technologies making bold claim about new force capable of generating up to 10 milliNewtons
  • Deception (70%)
    The author makes several statements that imply the discovery of a new force of nature without providing any concrete evidence or peer-reviewed studies to support these claims. He also uses emotional manipulation by stating that this discovery 'will be the force that we will use to propel objects for the next 1000 years'. This is an exaggeration and a prediction, not a fact.
    • It's very hard to reconcile, from a scientific point of view because it does seem to violate a lot of energy laws that we have.
    • The startup presented its new findings of a breakthrough force that Buhler believes 'will be this force that we will use to propel objects for the next 1000 years... until the next thing comes.'
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the claims come from a former NASA engineer and implying that his expertise lends credibility to the discovery. He also uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that the new force 'defies some laws of physics' and 'generates a force of approximately 10 milliNewtons, anything above zero would work in space!' without providing any evidence or explanation for these claims.
    • The startup presented its findings at the Alternative Propulsion Energy Conference (APEC), where they explained their new drive defies some laws of physics and generates a force of approximately 10 milliNewtons.
    • It's very hard to reconcile, from a scientific point of view because it does seem to violate a lot of energy laws that we have.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

82%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Space start-up claims to have discovered propellant-free propulsion system

NewsBytes Dwaipayan Roy Wednesday, 24 April 2024 09:24
  • Unique Points
    • Exodus Propulsion Technologies, a space start-up, claims to have discovered a new force of nature that could potentially power thrusters without the need for propellant.
    • Charles Buhler, co-founder and former NASA engineer, believes this discovery could transform space exploration.
    • The newly discovered force could be harnessed to generate propulsion at the Alternative Propulsion Energy Conference (APEC).
    • Exodus’s propulsion system uses electrostatics to harness the new force, generating a modest 10milliNewtons of force.
    • Buhler predicts this force could be used for propulsion for the next 1000 years.
    • The propulsion system is made up of various types of charge carrier coatings on a dielectric film to create a lightweight system while maintaining high dielectric breakdown strength.
  • Accuracy
    • The newly discovered force could be harnessed to generate propulsion at the Alternative Propulsion Energy Conference (APEC)
    • Exodus's propulsion system uses electrostatics to harness the new force, generating a modest 10milliNewtons of force
    • Buhler predicts this force could be used for propulsion for the next 1000 years
  • Deception (30%)
    The author makes unsubstantiated claims about a new propellant-free propulsion system discovered by Exodus Propulsion Technologies. The author quotes Charles Buhler, co-founder of the company, who asserts that they have discovered a new force of nature that could potentially power thrusters without the need for propellant. However, this claim contradicts established energy laws and is not supported by any peer-reviewed studies or evidence provided in the article.
    • The company claims to have discovered an unknown force of nature that could potentially power thrusters without the need for propellant.
    • Buhler asserted,
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (95%)
    The author, Dwaipayan Roy, makes no overtly biased statements in the article. However, he does present information about a controversial scientific claim without providing sufficient context or criticism. The claim being made by Exodus Propulsion Technologies that they have discovered a propellant-free propulsion system contradicts established energy laws. While the author acknowledges this, he does not provide any critical analysis or skepticism towards the claim, instead presenting it as a potential game changer for space exploration. This lack of critical examination could be seen as an ideological bias towards accepting new and potentially unfounded scientific claims without proper scrutiny.
    • Buhler believes this discovery suggests 'that there’s some underlying physics that can essentially place force on an object’ given ‘an asymmetry in either electrostatic pressure or some kind of electrostatic divergent field.’
      • Exodus recently presented its research at the Alternative Propulsion Energy Conference (APEC), a prestigious event attended by top figures in the field.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      81%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      Former NASA Engineer Says He's Invented a Thruster That Doesn't Require Propellant

      Yahoo News US Victor Tangermann Wednesday, 24 April 2024 09:25
      • Unique Points
        • Former NASA engineer Charles Buhler claims to have discovered a new force of nature that could power thrusters without the need for propellant
        • Buhler's device, which uses electrostatics to enable the new force, produces 10 milliNewtons of force
        • The materials used in the device consist of charge carrier coatings supported on a dielectric film
        • Buhler aims to make the device as lightweight as possible while ensuring high dielectric breakdown strength
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (30%)
        The author makes unsubstantiated claims about a new force of nature that could power thrusters without propellant. He quotes the co-founder of Exodus Propulsion Technologies, Charles Buhler, making similar claims. However, these claims are not backed up by any peer-reviewed studies or evidence and go against established laws of physics.
        • Space startup Exodus Propulsion Technologies claims to have achieved a breakthrough...
        • It will be this force that we will use to propel objects for the next 1,000 years... until the next thing comes.
        • Of course, Buhler’s comments should be taken with a grain of salt, given the subject matter and the device’s strained relationship with the established laws of physics.
        • Our materials are composed of many types of charge carrier coatings that have to be supported on a dielectric film...
        • Buhler makes some wildly ambitious claims that will likely face plenty of scrutiny from the scientific community...
      • Fallacies (80%)
        The author makes an appeal to authority by mentioning the background and credentials of Charles Buhler, a former NASA engineer. However, this does not necessarily mean that the claims made by Buhler or his startup are valid or free of fallacies.
        • ][author] makes some wildly ambitious claims that will likely face plenty of scrutiny from the scientific community [[/...]]
        • The team's drive, which it says uses electrostatics to enable Buhler’s ‘new force,’ isn’t exactly a powerhouse, producing a mere 10 milliNewtons.
        • [author] Of course, Buhler’s comments should be taken with a grain of salt, given the subject matter and the device’s strained relationship with the established laws of physics.
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication