Engineering details are presented for a magnetized target fusion (MTF) propulsion system designed to support crewed missions to the outer solar system. Structural, thermal and radiation-management design details are presented. Propellant storage and supply options are also discussed and a propulsion system mass estimate is given.
Engineering of the Magnetized Target Fusion Propulsion System
Joint Propulsion Conference ; 2003 ; Huntsville, AL, United States
2002-01-01
Preprint
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Englisch
Magnetized Target Fusion for Advanced Space Propulsion
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2001
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