fire in a vacuum ?

[Phil]

> On 26 Jan 2017, at 22:19, Richard O'Neill <richardoneill at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
>  Hmmm ..., as in science fiction stories, I wonder if future planetary explorers will include firearms in their kits? I know I would! 8-)


It is my understanding that NASA has always somewhat discouraged the carrying of handguns on spacecraft. Warlike aliens must be restrained with Duck/Duct Tape. I believe future planetary explorers will have lasers, phasers (whatever they might do?) and ray guns.

Dan Dare