Since controlled fusion will probably be achieved in the near future, the feasibility of applying it to the propulsion of space vehicles was studied. Some qualitative arguments are given to support the technical feasibility of this application. Problem areas that require solution prior to the establishment of design philosophy are also discussed. Because of the potential of a fusion-propelled space vehicle for the accomplishment of very high energy missions, a preliminary research program for investigating the feasibility of fusion energy for propulsion is deemed justified. (Author)
Controlled Fusion for Space Propulsion
1963
16 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
NTRS | 1959
|Fusion energy in space propulsion
TIBKAT | 1995
|Mission Analysis for Controlled Fusion Propulsion System
NTIS | 1963
|Magnetized Target Fusion for Advanced Space Propulsion
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2001
|A novel fusion scheme for space propulsion
Tema Archiv | 1987
|