Yeah , if it works , it ' s not going to end up in contravention of CoECoM . It ' s just that current theory has no mechanism for it , based on the observed lack of propellant . So wild statements get made . Something is clearly being reacted against , and although this implies new physics , it ' s not going to overturn 400 years of scientific thought any more than relativity overturned Newton . It will expand the model we use , and the current model will become a subset . This is what the history of science actually demonstrates . OrIt ' s just subtle measurement errorunanticipated side effects , in which case we can all go back to cheering for SpaceX <| sep |> I hope he tells us whether we should paint on thick coat or not , thats always helpful