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[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

A spinning ring or torus of these particles would make a great propulsion system! When moving toward the back of the ship, they're reaction mass, moving the ship forward. Then they masslessly move back toward the front of the ship. Basically like a rocket that keeps reusing its own exhaust.