Chapter 13, Problem 23TYU

Each of the following describes some futuristic scenario that, while perhaps entertaining, may or may not be plausible. In each case, decide whether the scenario is plausible according to our present understanding of science or whether it is unlikely to be possible. Explain clearly; because not all of these have definitive answers, your explanation is more important than your chosen answer.

Human colonization of the moons of Saturn occurs using spaceships powered by dropping nuclear bombs out the back of the ships.