Publications

On this page is a list of my peer reviewed publications, reports and other articles such as published in popular magazines. I try to maintain a complete list and over time I will upload the actual articles so they can be downloaded.

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“Project Icarus: The Pegasus Spacecraft Concept Design Engineering Systems Description”, Pending Submission to Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, Jan 2025.
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“Project Icarus: The Pegasus Concept Design ICF Propulsion Spacecraft for an Interstellar Rendezvous Mission”, Pending Submission to Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, Jan 2025.
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“Project Icarus: Pellet Injection Systems for the Pegasus Spacecraft Concept Design”, with Michel Lamontagne, Pending Submission to Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, Jan 2025.
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“Project Icarus: Strategic Roadmap Conclusions of the Starship Design Study”, Pending Submission to Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, Dec 2024.
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Project Icarus: An Assessment of the Particle Bombardment Problem on Interstellar Spacecraft, Pending Submission to Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, Dec 2024.
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Published Technical Journal Peer Review Papers ————————————————————

The Emergence of a Fusion Propulsion Capability this Century and Implications for Exploration and Settlement Strategies, accepted in Space Education and Strategic Applications Journal, Dec 2024.
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Discovery III: Missions to the Outer Planets using Inertial Confinement Fusion Propulsion, accepted in Journal of Spacecraft & Rockets, Dec 2024.
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Mission Architecture Calculations for the Enzmann Interstellar Spacecraft Concept, Pending Submission to Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, Nov 2024.
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Contact with Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Multilateral Preparedness, Submitted to Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, Oct 2024.
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A Case Study in Characterising Nuclear Propulsion Emission Signatures from Astrophysical Sources, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 77(6), 2-15, Jun 2024. <Read Here>
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In the Hypothetical Scenario of an Interception of the Voyagers by an ETI Probe, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 77(5), 147-155, May 2024. <Read Here>
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Minimum Condition Requirements in Laser Driven ICF for Advanced Space Propulsion Applications, Under Development, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 77(1), 29-32, Jan 2024.<Read Here>
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Development of the SunVoyager Interstellar Precursor Probe Driven by Inertial Confinement Fusion Propulsion, Journal of Spacecraft & Rockets, 62(1), 55-62, 2025. <Read Here>
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Inertial Confinement Fusion Propulsion for the Massive Ra World Ship Model - Part 2, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 2024. <Read Here>
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Population Demographics & Other Issues for the Massive Ra World Ship Model - Part 1, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 76(11), 262-272, Nov 2023. <Read Here>
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The Temporal Contact Equation: An Estimate for the Time of First Contact with ETI, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 76(11), 279-282, 2023. <Read Here>
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Calculations of Particle Bombardment Due to Dust and Charaged Particles in the ISM on the Project Starshot Gram-Scale Interstellar Probe, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, Sep 2023. <Read Here>
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Operational Performance Parameter Range in ICF Propulsion Theory, Acta Astronautica, 2010, 303-310, Sep 2023. <Read Here>
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SunVoyager: A Concept Mission for 1,000 AU Interstellar Precursor Probe Driven by ICF Propulsion, Journal of Spacecraft & Rockets, 60(3), May/Jun 2023. <Read Here>
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Application of the Helios-X ICF Advanced Propulsion Mission Analysis Code to Perturbed Interstellar Design Models, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 76(3), 94-111, Mar 2023. <Read Here>
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Development of the HeliosX Mission Analysis Code for Advanced ICF Space Propulsion, Acta Astronautica, 202, 157-173, Jan 2023. <Read Here>
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Galactic Crossing Times for Robotic Probes Driven by Inertial Confinement Fusion Propulsion, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 75(9), 118-126, Sep 2022. <Read Here>
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Interstellar Propulsion using Laser-Driven Inertial Confinement Fusion Physics, Elsivier Universe, 8(8), 421, Aug 2022. <Read Here>
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On the Application of Pulse Propulsion Frequency in Inertial Fusion Space Mission Design, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 75(4), 127-141, Apr 2022. <Read Here>
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Anomalous Stellar Acceleration, Causes and Consequences, Co-authors R. Kezerashvili, G. Matloff, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 74, 269-275, 2021. <Read Here>
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Using Space-Time Metrics to Construct Impossible Geometries, Submitted to Journal of Geometry, Unpublished, Jan 2021.
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A Rapid Study on the Development of an Interstellar Roadmap and Planning Ahead for Technology Maturation, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 73(1), 364-369, Jan 2020. <Read Here>
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Interstellar Probes: The Benefits to Astronomy & Astrophysics, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 72(11), 370-375, Nov 2019. <Read Here>
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Mathematical Models of the Solar Wind, Published by the Interstellar Research Centre, Jan 2020.
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Unstable Equilibrium Hypothesis: A Consideration of Ultra-Relativistic and Faster Than Light Interstellar Spaceflight, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 69, 2/3, 97-101, Feb/Mar 2016. <Read here>
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Project Icarus: Specific Power for Interstellar Missions using Inertial Confinement Fusion Propulsion, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 69(5), 190-194, May 2016. <Read here>
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Project Icarus: Development of Fusion Based Space Propulsion for Interstellar Missions, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 69, 289-294, 2016. <Read Here>
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Is the Concept of (Stapledon) Universal Mentality Credible?, Axiom: Journal of the Initiative for Interstellar Studies, 2(3), Apr 2016.
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The Invention of the Starship and Revisiting Tsiolkovsky, Axiom: Journal of the Initiative for Interstellar Studies, 1(1), Aug 2015.
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Starship Congress 2013 Proceedings of the General Assembly, contributor, edited by Anu Bowman, Proceedings of the Icarus Interstellar 1st Starship Congress Special Panel Session, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 68, 1/2, pp.48-64, Jan/Feb 2015. <Read here>
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The Road Before the Stars: Interstellar Precursor Missions, Chapter Contribution to i4is book 'Beyond the Boundary: Exploring the Science & Culture of Interstellar Spaceflight', Dec 2014.
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Project Icarus: Exploring the Interstellar Roadmap using the Icarus Pathfinder Probe & Icarus Starfinder Probe Concepts, (co-authors Rob Swinney, Andreas Hein, Pat Galea, A.Mann, A.Crowl, R.Obousy, Andreas Tziolas), JBIS, 65(7/8), 244-254, Jul/Aug 2012. <Read here>
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The Enzmann Starship: History and Engineering Appraisal, (Co-authors Adam Crowl & Richard Obousy), JBIS, 65(6), 185-199, Jun 2012. <Read here>
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Project Icarus: Nuclear Fusion Space Propulsion & The Icarus Leviathan Concept, (co-authors A.Crowl, A.Tziolas, R.Freeland), Space Chronicle, 65, 1, 2012. <Read here>
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Project Icarus: Progress Report on Technical Developments & Design Considerations, (Co-Authors R.K.Obousy, A.C.Tziolas, P.Galea, A.Crowl, I.A.Crawford, R.Swinney, A.Hein, R.Osborne, P.Reiss), JBIS, 64(11/12), 358-371, Nov/Dec 2011.
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Project Icarus: Development of Fusion Based Space Propulsion for Interstellar Missions, (co-authors R.K.Obousy, A.Crowl, M.Stanic, J.French, A.Tziolas), Submitted to Proceedings 7th IAA Symposium on Realistic Near-Term Advanced Scientific Space Missions, Aosta, Italy, Jul 11-14, 2011. <Read here>
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Interstellar Institute for Aerospace Research: A Concept Proposal, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 64, 5, 166-172, May 2011. <Read here>
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Project Icarus: The First Unmanned Interstellar Mission, Robotic Expansion & Technological Growth, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 64(4), 107-115, Apr 2011. <Read here>
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Project Icarus: Optimisation of Nuclear Fusion Propulsion for Interstellar Missions, (Co-authors Richard Obousy & Andreas Hein), Acta Astronautica, 68, 1820-1829, 2011. <Read here>
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Project Icarus: The Origins & Aims of the Study, (co-authors R.Obousy and A.Tziolas), Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 64, 3, pp.88-91, Mar 2011. <Read here>
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Project Icarus: Son of Daedalus - Flying Closer to Another Star - A Technical Update and Programme Review, (co-authors Rob Swinney and Pat Galea), JBIS, 64(1/2), 17-23, Jan/Feb 2011.
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Project Icarus: Son of Daedalus - Flying Closer to Another Star, A Technical Update and Programme Review, 61st International Astronautical Congress, Prague, Cz, 2010, (with co-authors R.Swinney and P.Galea), <Read here>
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Project Icarus: Son of Daedalus - Flying Closer to Another Star, (Co-authors Richard Obousy, Martyn Fogg, Andreas Tziolas, Richard Osborne, Andy Presby, Adrian Mann), Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 62(11/12), 403-414, Nov/Dec 2009. <Read here>
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Fusion, Antimatter & the Space Drive: Charting a Path to the Stars, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 62(3), 89-98, March 2009, Presented, 59th IAC Final Highlight Lecture, Oct 2009. <Read here>
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The Status of the Warp Drive, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 61, 9, 347-352, Sep 2008. <Read here>
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The Primordial Black Hole Critical of the Universe, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 59, 146-152, May 2006. <Read here>
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Non-Linear Matching of Black Hole Manifolds to De Sitter Space, Submitted to Classical & Quantum Gravity, Submitted to Journal of the Institute of Physics, 28 Apr 2006. <Read here>.
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Black Holes, Worm Holes & the Development of a Dynamic Warp Drive Metric, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, Vol.58, No.5/6, 146-154, May/Jun 2005. <Read here>
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Published Technical Documents / Reports —————————————————————

Fusion Propulsion will Enable the Full Exploration of the Solar System and Beyond, Open Access Publications, Jul 2024. <Read here>
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Helios, A Numerical Modelling Tool for Designing Fusion-Powered Spacecraft, Research Features, Engineering & Technology, Feb 2024. <Read here>
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Characterising Power & Propulsion Emission Signatures for SETA and Advanced Technological Civilizations, Funding Proposal, Apr 2024.
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The Application of Inertial Confinement Fusion Physics to Advanced Spacecraft Propulsion for Deep Space Missions, Submission for Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, University of Warwick, Dec 2023.
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HeliosX: Inertial Confinement Fusion Code for Advanced Space Propulsion & Interstellar Mission Analysis, A Technical Design Report, Submitted to Limitless Space Institute, Dec 2022.
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HeliosX Manual: Inertial Confinement Fusion Code (ICF) for Advanced Space Propulsion, Submitted to Limitless Space Institute, Dec 2022.
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Definitions of a Dimensionless Similarity Parameter for Project Starshot Laser-Sail Propulsion, written for Breakthrough Initiatives, 30th Jun 2022.
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A Strategic Roadmap Vision for Project Starshot, Written for Breakthrough Initiatives, 24th Jun 2022.
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The Apkallu Initiative: A Report on the Design Considerations for A 100,000 Year Minilithic Artefact, Published by the Interstellar Research Centre, Lulu.com, Jan 2020.
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Foundation Topics in Interstellar Spaceflight, Published by the Interstellar Research Centre, Jan 2020.
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A Preliminary Prediction of Particle Bombardment Due to Dust in the Interstellar Medium on the 1,000 AU Interstellar Probe, Written for Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory 1,000 AU Probe Mission proposal, 22 Jan 2019.
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An Examination of Shock Assisted Ignition Inertial Confinement Fusion via Hot Electron Conduction Transport and Vlasov-Focker-Planck Modelling of Laser Plasma Interactions, Incomplete Dissertation for the University of Warwick, 2015.
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Initial Considerations for the Interstellar (Andromeda) Probe: A Three Day Study, i4is Andromeda Probe Team, written for Breakthrough Initiatives, Lead author with Andreas Hein, Mar 2016. Paper deposited on arXiv titled "The Andromeda Study: A Femto-Spacecraft Mission to Alpha Centauri".
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Starship Engineering: Foundation Topics for Interstellar Space Exploration, Kelvin F.Long & Rob Swinney, Technical Monograph, A publication of the Initiative for Interstellar Studies, lulu.com, 2015.
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Project Icarus: Starship Resolution Sub-Team Concept Design Report, (co-authors Richard Osborne and Pat Galea), Internal Project Icarus Study report, Oct 2013. <Read here>
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Institute for Interstellar Studies, Preliminary Planning & Six Month Progress Review Report, Internal i4is Paper, 31st Jan 2013.
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The Interstellar Institute for Aerospace Research, A Personal Response to DARPA-SN-11-41 RFI – 100 Year Starship Study, 7th Jun, 2011. <Read here>
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The Interstellar Roadmap: Planning Ahead, (with co-authors A.Crowl, R.Osborne, A.Hein, A.Tziolas, A.Mann), 2011. <Read here>
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Project Icarus: Specific Power for Interstellar Missions using Inertial Confinement Fusion Propulsion, Project Icarus Internal Report Design Phase 4.0, BIS/Icarus Interstellar, 2011.
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A Brief Consideration of Shock Ignition for the Main Engine Energy Gneration Mechanism, Project Icarus Internal Report Design Phase 3.0, BIS/Icarus Interstellar, May 2011.
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Concept Design Considerations for Fuel and Fuel Acquisition, Project Icarus Internal Report Design Phase 3.0, BIS/Icarus Interstellar, May 2011.
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Project Icarus: Exploring the Interstellar Roadmap using the Icarus Pathfinder Probe and Icarus Starfinder Probe Concepts, Project Icarus Internal Report Design Phase 3.0, BIS/Icarus Interstellar, May 2011.
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Project Icarus: Preliminary Calculations for the Transmission of an Optical Laser Signal through the Daedalus Engine Exhaust Plume, Project Icarus Internal Report Design Phase 3.0, BIS/Icarus Interstellar, May 2011.
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Project Icarus: Some Initial Considerations for Payload Options for the Icarus Mission, Project Icarus Internal Report Design Phase 3.0, BIS/Icarus Interstellar, May 2011.
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Project Icarus: Use of Medusa Sail for the Icarus Mission, Project Icarus Internal Report Design Phase 3.0, BIS/Icarus Interstellar, May 2011.
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Project Icarus: Initial Considerations for Qualifying the Icarus Design Solution, Project Icarus Internal Report Design Phase 3.0, BIS/Icarus Interstellar, May 2011.
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Project Icarus: Initial Considerations for (Pre-Design) Vehicle Configuration Layout Options, with Co-authors A.Mann, A.Crowl, J.French, A.Hein, P.Reiss, R.Swinney, A.Tziolas, Project Icarus Internal Report Design Phase 3.0, BIS/Icarus Interstellar, May 2011.
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Project Icarus: Exploring the Interstellar Roadmap using the Icarus Pathfinder and Icarus Starfinder Probe, - A Level One (Concept Builder) Trade Study Report, (with co-authors P.Galea, R.Swinney, A.Hein, A.Mann, M.Millis), Oct 2010. <Read here>
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Project Icarus: Project Programme Document (PPD) Overview Project Plan Covering Period 2009 - 2014, Incorporating Major Task Plan for Phase III Concept Design Covering Period May 2010 - April 2011, (Co-author Richard Obousy), Internal Project Management Document, 12 May 2010. <Read here>
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Project Icarus: Foundation Building, Personal Considerations to Inform the Conceptual Design Phase, Internal Project Management Document, 10 Jan 2010.
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Project Icarus: Terms of Reference Document, Internal Project Icarus Document, BIS/Icarus Interstellar, Nov 2009.
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Prospects for Fusion Propulsion for the Proposed IHPHEX, Written in reponse to the ESAs call for mission proposals within the Cosmic Vision 2015-2025 Programme, 23 Mar 2009.
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Britains Future Role in Space Exploration, A Personal Viewpoint, Submitted to UK Government Review on future of Space Exploration, 02 Mar 2008. <Read here>
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Mathematical Models of the Solar Wind, Msc Thesis report, Queen Mary & Westfield College, University of London, 2002. <Read here>
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Thermal Protection Systems for Re-Entry, BEng Thesis report, Queen Mary & Westfield College, University of London, 2000.
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Over 50 technical scientific publications with the UK Ministry of Defence and some with US Department of Defence, all classified, 1999 and 2002 - 2015. These were known as Theoretical Physics Letters and Theoretical Physics Notes.
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Grant Solicitations Written ————————————————————

The Imaginary Boundary Conjecture of Cosmology, Submitted to a US Institution, Aug 2024.
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Characterising Propulsion Emission Signatures from Advanced Technological Civilizations, Submitted to SETI Institute, Jun 2024.
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Helios-X: Inertial Confinement Fusion Code for Advanced Space Propulsion, Submitted to Limitless Space Institute, Solicitation Number LSI-I2G-2020-01, Jul 2020.
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Exploring the Broader Nature to a Conscious Reality, Submitted to John Templeton Foundation, Apr 2020.
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I4is Laser Sail Experimental Campaign Technical Proposal, Submitted to Breakthrough Initiatives, Feb 2018.
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An Inclusive, Audacious Journey Transforms Life Here on Earth & Beyond, Submitted to 100 Year Starship Tactical DARPA Office DARPA-RA-11-70, with Icarus Interstellar, Foundation for Enterprise Development, and The Dorothy Jemison Foundation for Excellence, Nov 2011.
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Non-Lead Report / Paper Collaborations —————————————————————

Interstellar Probe, Humanity’s Journey to Interstellar Space, NASA Solar And Space Physics Mission Concept Study for the Solar and Space Physics 2023 - 2032 Decadal Survey, led by Ralph L McNutt Jr, Michael V Paul, Pontus C Brandt, Jim D Kinnison et al., 13 Dec 2021.
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Cross-Divisional Science Enabled by an Interstellar Probe to the Local Interstellar Medium, named contributor to white paper lead by R McNutt Jr, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, 2019.
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Simulating the Construction of Conceptual Space Architectures to Explore the Potential of Combined Asteroid Mining and Space-Based 3D Manufacturing, Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC, Oct 2019. Study led by Angelo Vermeulen.
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Technologies to Enable Near-Term Interstellar Precursor Missions, International Academy of Astronautics Study, Final Report of Study Group III.10 to Commission III (co-authors C.Bruno, D.Simone, G.Genta, G.Vulpetti, L.Johnson, G.Matloff et al), 2012.

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Poster Contributions —————————————————————

Measuring Dust Impact Effects in the Interstellar Medium for the 1,000 AU Interstellar Probe Mission, Prepared for Geneva, Sep 2019.
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Interstellar Probe: The Compelling Science Case, Strawman Payload and Resources, named contributor to poster lead by P Brandt & R McNutt Jr, 2019.
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The Apkallu Initiative: A Minilithic Artefact in the Event of Global Cataclysm, Presented 2nd Foundations of Interstellar Studies Workshop, Gloucestershire, UK, 28 Jun 2019. Read Poster here
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The Interstellar Research Centre, Prepared for FISWII, UK, Jun 2019.
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Published Popular Articles —————————————————————

The Long View, Letter to Spaceflight Magazine, 63, 2, 34-35, Feb 2021.
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Star Ark: A Living Self-Sustaining Spaceship, (book review), Principium, Issue 16, Magazine of the i4is, Feb 2017.
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Ad Astra Project Starshot, Principium, Issue 16, Magazine of the i4is, Feb 2017.
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How to Design a Starship in Three Days, The Incredible Story of the i4is Andromeda Probe Study: A Femto-Spacecraft to Proxima Centauri, Principium, Issue 15, Magazine of the i4is, co-authored with Andreas Hein, Nov 2016.
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Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, Principium, Issue 14, Magazine of the i4is, Aug 2016.
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Starship Engineer, with Rob Swinney, Principium, Issue 14, Magazine of the i4is, Aug 2016.
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I4is Goes Stratospheric, Principium, Issue 10, Magazine of the i4is, Aug 2015.
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Wormholes Comes to London, Part 2, Principium, Issue 10, Magazine of the i4is, Aug 2015.
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Wormholes Come to London, Part 1, Principium, Issue 9, Magazine of the i4is, May 2015.
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Doing our Bit, Voices, Volume 1, A Publication of i4is, Jun 2014.
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Project Dragonfly, Principium, Issue 6, The Magazine of i4is, co-authored with Rob Swinney, Aug 2013.
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The Philosophy of the Starship, Principium, Issue 6, The Magazine of i4is, co-authored with Rob Swinney, Aug 2013.
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I4IS Twelve Months On: What Have We Accomplished?, Principium, Issue 6, The Magazine of i4is, Aug 2013.
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Why An Institute Now?, Principium, Issue 6, The Magazine of i4is, Aug 2013.
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Olaf Stapledon: Finest of the First Men, Spaceflight Magazine, 72-73, Feb 2012.
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Time for the Stars - The 100 Year Starship Symposium, Spaceflight Magazine, 54, 1, 20-21, Jan 2012.
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Brave New Future Worlds - Futuristic Journeys to Distant Stars, Spaceflight Magazine, 53, 11, 428-432, Nov 2011 (co-Authors P.Galea & A.Mann). <Read here>
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Dream Makers of the Future, Spaceflight magazine, 53, 10, 404-405, Oct 2011. <Read here>
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Starships of the Future - The Challenge of Interstellar Flight, Spaceflight magazine, 53, 4, 140-144, Apr 2011 (Co-author Richard Obousy). <Read here>
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Breaking the Interstellar Distance Barrier, Faster Than Light & A Theoretical Proposal for Interstellar Travel, Warp Drive, Spaceflight magazine, 50, 4, pp.144-149, 2008. <Read here>
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Warp Drive Spacetime, Spaceflight Magazine, 47, 7, 278, Jul 2005. <Read here>
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Making Sense of a Singularity, Lateral Thoughts column submitted to Astronomy Now magazine, 24 Apr 2005.
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Evolution of the Universe, Article submitted to Astronomy Now magazine, 02 Apr 2005.
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Comprehending Creation, (objective), Astronomy Now magazine, 106, Dec 2004.
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Support for Bush Space Exploration Initiative, (letter), Spaceflight Magazine, Vol.46, No.9, 369, Sep 2004.
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Black Hole at the Centre of the Galaxy, (book review), Astronomy Now Magazine, 22, Aug 2004.
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Engineering a Wormhole, Spaceflight magazine, Vol.46, No.5, 220, May 2004.
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Hearth of Darkness, Astronomy Now magazine, 31-34, Mar 2004.
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To Dream of Space, Spaceflight magazine, Vol.45, No.3, 132, Mar 2003.
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Published Blog Posts —————————————————————

The Curious Case of King Gilgamesh Tomb, Published on Graham Hancock blog post, 23 Jan 2025.
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The Advance of Space Technology and Preparing for Contact with Extraterrestrial Intelligence through Multilateralism, Centauri Dreams Online blog post, Oct 2024.
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Spatial-Temporal Variance Explanation for the Fermi Paradox, Centuri Dreams Online blog post, 14 Jul 2022.
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The Apkallu Initiative: A Minilithic Artefact for Rebooting Human Civilization in the Event of Global Cataclysm, Centuri Dreams Online blog post, 06 Jul 2018.
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Project Lyra: Sending a Spacecraft to 1I/’Oumuamua (Formerly A/2017 U1, The Interstellar Asteroid, Centuri Dreams blog post, with A Hein, N Perakis, A Crowl, R Kennedy III, M Eubanks, R Osborne, 10 Nov 2017.
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The Initiative for Interstellar Studies: A Three Year Update, Centauri Dreams blog post, 13 Nov 2015.
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The Emergence of the Starship, i4is blog post, 26 Aug 2015.
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The Starship - What is it for Anyway?, i4is blog post, 25 Aug 2015.
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The Interstellar Minimum, i4is blog post, 13 Aug 2015.
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The Mariner Program, i4is blog post, 26 Feb 2015.
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To the Voyagers and Escaping from the Sun, i4is blog post, 25 Feb 2015.
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Interplanetary Spacecraft Programs, i4is blog post, 27 Jan 2015.
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The Measure of the Milky Way, i4is blog post, 25 Jan 2015.
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The Einstein-Rosen Bridge, i4is blog post, 11 Jan 2015.
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End of Year Message from Executive Director of i4is, i4is blog post, 30 Dec 2014.
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Building a Solar System Economy, i4is blog post, 8 Jul 2014.
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Founding Principles, i4is blog post, 28 May 2014.
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About Us, Strategic Goals, Founding Declaration, i4is blog post, 2013.
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The Starship Travellers (Part II), i4is blog post, 5 Oct 2012.
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The Starship Travellers, i4is blog post, 13 Sep 2012.
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The Initiative for Interstellar Studies, 4 Sep 2012.
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How Much will it Cost, and How Soon?, i4is blog post, 25 Jul 2012.
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Interstellar Ramjets, i4is blog post, 25 Jul 2012.
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How Fast to the Stars?, i4is blog post, 23 Jul 2012.
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The Voyager of HMS Challenger, i4is blog post, 30 Jun 2012.
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Toward an Interstellar Institute, Centuri Dreams online blog post, 08 Jun 2011.
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Science Fiction Short Stories Written —————————————————————

The Second Sun, Unpublished, 1st Oct 2024.
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Part III: The Almighty Expansion, Unpublished, 10th Feb 2023.
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Part II: The Merging of Giants, Unpublished, 3rd Feb 2023.
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Part I: A Meeting at Perihelion, Unpublished, 27th Jan 2023.
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Last Survivor, Published in Visionary II, Science Fiction Anthology of the BIS, p.35-38, 2018 (written 25th May 2008).
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The Sun Voyagers, Published in Visionary II, Science Fiction Anthology of the BIS, p.73-78, 2018 (written 2nd Sep 2014).
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The City & The Sea, Published in Visionary II, Science Fiction Anthology of the BIS, p.121-126, 2018 (written 19th Jun 2008).
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The Big Catch, Published in Visionary I, Science Fiction Anthology of the BIS, p.18-23, 2014 (written 22nd Apr 2011).
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The World Movers, Published in Visionary I, Science Fiction Anthology of the BIS, p.31-40, 2014 (written spring 2009).
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The Dance of Angels, Published in Visionary I, Science Fiction Anthology of the BIS, p.68-78, 2014.
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Man Maker, 30th May 2011.
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Wake-up Call, Unpublished, 1st May 2011.
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Into the Bubble & Onto the Fire, Unpublished,
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The Great String of Pearls, Unpublished, 7th Mar 2008.
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Midnight Visitor, Unpublished, 23rd Jun 2008.
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Marvin and the Three Wise Men, Unpublished, 2nd Oct 2007.
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Henry the Electron, Unpublished, 2005.
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