Antimatter Propulsion

Antimatter Propulsion

From Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur by Isaac Arthur

May 31, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 858

About this episode

This episode explores the potential of antimatter propulsion as a means for humanity's first true interstellar spacecraft.

Antimatter propulsion could be the fastest engine ever built. We explore how antimatter rockets work, their extreme energy density, and whether they could power humanity’s first true interstellar spacecraft. Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Watch my exclusive video Surviving a New Ice Age: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-surviving-a-new-ice-age 🛒 SFIA Merchandise: https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/ 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur ⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ 📣 Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur 💬 SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Antimatter Propulsion - Extended Edition Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Edited by: Thomas Owens & Merv Johnson II Graphics: Jeremy Jozwik, Ken York YD Visual, Sergio Botero Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound…

People in this episode

Host: Isaac Arthur

Topics covered

  • antimatter propulsion
  • interstellar spacecraft
  • energy density
  • space exploration
  • rocket technology

Keywords

  • antimatter
  • propulsion
  • rockets
  • interstellar
  • energy density
  • spacecraft

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