Princeton physicist Gerard K. O'Neill first recognized the possibilities of moving masses in space via electromagnetic propulsion, and involved a number of investigators, in a project to design such a materials launching system for a lunar mining operation. In studying electromagnetic flight as a means of space propulsion, it is concluded that electromagnetic drivers would apply to two major space operations-launching raw materials from the lunar surface and propelling large space structures or asteroids by launching waste material as reaction mass.
An electromagnetic 'slingshot' for space propulsion
Eine elektromagnetische 'Schleuder' als Raumantrieb
Space World. Magazine of Space News ; 0-2-170 , Feb. ; 9-14
1978
6 Seiten, 9 Quellen
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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