The factor most ignored in discussing interstellar flight is the kinetic energy that must be invested in the ship to make its tons of matter move at a substantial fraction of the speed of light.

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Discussing Energy Factor Flight Fraction Ignored Invested Light Make Matter Most Move Must Ship Speed Substantial Tons

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