The Antimatter Photon Drive, A Relativistic Propulsion System

This paper describes a propulsion system that derives its thrust from electron-positron annihilation. It also describes how a spacecraft equipped with this engine can be used to launch manned missions to Mars and Jupiter in as little as 3.8 and 10.8 days respectively. Technical problems associated with the antimatter engine and potential solutions are also discussed. Throughout this paper, this engine is referred to as the Antimatter Photon Drive or (APD).