Nonchemical propulsion systems are considered because chemically-fueled rockets require exorbitant initial weights; survey of features of nuclear and solar thermal systems, ion and plasma propulsion, photon propulsion and isotope "sail"; notion of optimum jet velocity for minimum takeoff weight is developed (after W.E. MOECKEL) and used as yardstick; analysis of isotope sail.


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    Title :

    Propulsion systems for space travel


    Additional title:

    Can Aeronautical J


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    Publication date :

    1959


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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