SENSATION: FLIGHT TO ALPHA-CENTAURUS

• Document Type: FOIA
• Keywords: UFO SPECIAL COLLECTION
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005516643
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: June 24, 2015
• Document Release Date: January 31, 2011
• Case Number: F-2010-00651
• Publication Date: June 16, 1992

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Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Status: [STAY]
Docwient Date: 16 Jun 92 Category: [CAT]
Report Type: JPRS report Report Date:
Report Number: JPRS-UEQ-92-010 UDC Nuber:
Author(s): Vladimir Lagovskiy]
Headline: Sensation: Flight to Alpha-Centaurus
Source Line: 927F0248A Moscow RABOCHAYA TRIBUNA in Russian 16 Jun 92
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Subslug: [Article by Vladimir Lagovskiy]
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1. [Article by Vladimir Lagovskiy]
2. [Text] ...On "Flying Saucer"
3. For starters, let us acknowledge this fact. The rumors that the
military industrial complex which actually owns the Scientific
Production Association (NPO) of Experimental Machine Building is
rather seriously interested in "flying saucers " are justified. I am
looking at a document. It is entitled, " A Protocol of the Test
Results of an Exploratory Flying Vehicle Motion Method." At the top, _
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deputy commander of the military unit and an official seal. This is
followed by the test date, test location, and the object of testing.
And the purpose. As for the latter, it says that the experiments are
carried out in order to assess the effect of moving a bulk
high-Tc superconductor under the effect of a fast
electron flux on it according to a flying vehicle research program
developed by the Scientific Production Association of the X and Y
military units.
4. I am quoting these data in such detail not without reason.
Stereotypes are still deeply embedded here. Many still think that if
you have "saucers," then you must have aliens. And if you have
aliens, then it is garbage. Yet for a change, this is a rather
serious affair. We are talking not about fantastic hypotheses but
about a real breakthrough in technology and basic knowledge. The
"protocol " is not a sole witness to this. There are also patents,
authors' certificates, and patent and invention claims.
5. " We are offering," says the senior fellow of the Scientific
Production Association of Experimental Machine Building, Candidate of
Technical Sciences Vasiliy Shabetnik, " a principally new method of
moving in space. And we can demonstrate it. "
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6. ...Here is the so-called "Mohammed's tomb''-a saucer-shaped
object from a cooled superconductor freely levitating in a magnetic
field. Almost all developers of superconducting compounds used to
"experiment" with this trick. As for the enthusiasts, it infused
them with creativity. They thought that it would be possible to hover
over the earth in the same way in some miracle vehicle. It is
possible. There are no theoretical obstacles to this. Yet there is a
problem: upon close examination, the generally sound idea runs into
impenetrable technical difficulties.
7. For example, in order to ascend in the geomagnetic field of our
planet, it is necessary to create an incredibly strong magnetic
intrinsic field around the "saucer.'' Yet this is far from simple
even with superconductors. But let us assume that it is possible by
some means; how shall we then move in space? There fs a special
problem with magnetic fields there.
8. The vehicle must be equipped with additional sustainer engines,
the enthusiasts were explaining away. This of course is a way
out...yet would the game be then worth the candles?
9. In other words, for reasons easy to understand, many experts
thought such methods of travel to be rather hypothetical than real.
And then they found a solution. A simple one, as a solution should
be _ __
10. ...An experimental unit. A fast electron flux. It emerges from
an accelerator and speeds past the superconductor model. So, the
"lohammed's tomb'' instantaneously Sumps to the side. Bven the eye
cannot catch its swift motion.
11. "Now imagine a real space vehicle," Shabetnik says. Its
airframe is covered with a high-Tc superconductor. Fast
electron emitters are installed circularly around it. The charged
particles will be streamlining around the vehicle and by moving will
create both a current and an electromagnetic field. So, the field and
the current will be simultaneously induced in the superconducting
layer. What will happen? The fields and the currents will begin to
interact with Ampere's force. Simply speaking, their carriers will be
repelled from each other. And this is undoubtedly more efficient than
the interaction of a simple electromagnetic field of the vehicle with
the earth's geomagnetic field. The vehicle will soar, as if floating
in the electron medium which it itself created around itself.
12. The sphere is a perfect shape for interstellar travel. Yet for
moving in an atmosphere, it is difficult to find.,anything better than
the "saucer." Consequently, it will probably be necessary to
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develop a variable-geometry device. Starting from the surface would
require a rather modest outlay of electric force. About 100 A will be
sufficient for a 5-ton vehicle. It would be also easy to maneuver it
by increasing or decreasing the current along its sides.
13. ...From Superconductor
14. In essence, the scientists are suggesting an electromagnetic
means of conveyance, albeit modified in principle. There fs no doubt
in the principle itself. But would it be possible to realize it in
practice? ~1e need superconductors. The best one-for -80?C-would
suffice in space. The temperature there is much lower. Yet in the
atmosphere, this threshold is insufficient.
15. "Haven't you forgotten," Vladimir Dmitriyevich is musing,
"that we suggested a superconductor which maintains zero
conductivity at 850?C? "
16. " No, I haven't forgotten. But this is still in the exploratory
stage. "
17. "Yea, exploratory. But quite real."
18. Shabetnik and his colleagues are certain that they have
discovered new fundamental patterns in the structure of matter. This
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differently from the way it has been done thus far-on the basis of
the statistical and probabilistic concepts. They suggested a more
natural approach.
19. For example, the researchers have demonstrated that the physical
parameters of all elements depend on the quantity and state of the
elementary particles in them. They also managed to establish the
shape and structure of these building blocks. It turned out that in
the physical world surrounding us, everything is subject to precise
calculation: from the boiling point and entropy to superconductivity-
a phenomenon discovered yet still not explained from the viewpoint of
the old notions. And whenever precise calculation is possible, it is
possible to design substances with given properties. Thus, the
scientists at first theoretically predicted the existence of
superconductors with a -80?C critical temperature. Then they
developed it. And the result precisely confirmed the theory. And now
there is a project for an 850? [superconductor] and there is no
reason to doubt that it, too, will succeed.
20. " I won't disclose all the secrets," Shabetnik says, "but will
give you a hint that the new superconductor can .be based on plain
iron. The trick is in the energy order of the remaining element
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position."
21. "Okay, but what kind of fuel are you going to use to go into
space? " I collected myself to ask.
22. ...And Almost With Perpetual Motion
23. " Vill you put a nuclear or fusion reactor on the space vehicle?
Or will you turn to the energy of the vacuum? "
2b. "Neither one of the three," Vasiliy Dmitriyevich responds.
"Do you recall another sensation which was trumpeted roughly at the
same time as high-temperature superconductivity? It was reported that
the so-called "cold fusion " was discovered in the United States.
Then this phenomenon was replicated in many laboratories throughout
the world. That it was replicated yet again could not be explained.
And why? Simply because they were trying to find the features of
fusion reactors where they couldn't be found.
25. " I remember these experiments vividly. I even observed one of
those at Moscow State University. Ajar with heavy water, two live
electrodes, and all of a sudden, additional heat, as if from nowhere.
And if its source is not `cold fusion,' then what was it?
26. "We call this phenomenon `energy conversion.' And the jar
--itself ""is -a primitive converter- model: ~a~er "bo-i1s in it---Using ~~ie ----- --
scientific-language, we are dealing with a phase transition. Yet in
this case the water particles are moving in an orderly fashion due to
an electric field. And in such cases, according to our theory, phase
transitions result in an increase in the energy release. The gain is
some 2.12-4.2 times greater than the work spent..
27. "Wait a second, wait a second," I am trying to interrupt what
I have just heard, "Are you talking about perpetual motion? "
28. " No, we are talking about extracting the inner energy of the
matter."
29. "And can it be used in any way? "
30. " Be my guest. You can even design power plants instead of the
traditional ones. Yet I must repeat that it would be an extremely
primitive one-boiling water...and of course, such a converter is not
suitable for space flights.
31. "iTe have already found an electrical analog of the processes
during which energy conversion occurs " , Shabetnik continues. "And
it can be extracted not from water but from, say, metal. Suppose you
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plug our converter into an electric generator. So on the output you
produce four times as much energy as it can generate operating in a
traditional fashion. You use one-quarter of that for generator power
supply and the remainder is available to you as a gift from the
microcosm."
32. Yet in reality, of course, everything is a lot more complicated.
In essence, the energy converter consists of several .simultaneously
operating devices. Its principal elements are a closed superconductor
and a control system. This is for terrestrial needs. But the electron
accelerator connected into the circuit turns the converter into a
space propulsor. Using it, one can reach the Alpha-Centaurus and
return back to earth in 12 years.
33. "Have you been able to replicate these processes at least
experimentally? "
34. "Yes. Otherwise I wouldn't be telling you anything. In our
estimates, the energy concealed in 1 kilogram of iron is quite
sufficient for an interstellar 3ourney."
3S. Well, the outlook is, shall we say it, quite fantastic.-Even
without flying to other worlds. After all, the energy converters will
be quite suitable for earthly needs. It's about time to start
dreaming not only about miracle generators capable of replacing
nigTitmarish nuclear and--foss~'t-f-ue~power piant-s,--tint-a~s~-~bo~t new---------- ---
means of conveyance. AlI our lives could be changed dramatically...
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