A variety of Advanced Propulsion Concepts (APC) is discussed. The focus is on those concepts that are sufficiently near-term that they could be developed for the Space Exploration Initiative. High-power (multi-megawatt) electric propulsion, solar sails, tethers, and extraterrestrial resource utilization concepts are discussed. A summary of these concepts and some general conclusions on their technology development needs are presented.
Advanced Propulsion Concepts
1991
20 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Rocket Engines & Motors , Electric & Ion Propulsion , Extraterrestrial Exploration , Energy sources , Propulsion system configurations , Propulsion system performance , Space exploration , Spacecraft propulsion , Technology utilization , Electric propulsion , Extraterrestrial resources , Mission planning , Research and development , Solar sails , Tetherlines
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