In considering feasibility of radioisotope electrostatic propulsion system, number of problems, such as radioisotope availability, radiation hazards, and mating with chemical boosters, arise; paper assesses problems, possible solutions and estimates potentialities of system; it is shown that systems using Ce-144 as fuel and incorporated into small vehicles capable of being mated to available chemical boosters could provide good performance in various missions without undue radiation hazards.
Potentials of radioisotope electrostatic propulsion
Astronautics Aerospace Eng
Astronautics and Aerospace Engineering ; 1 , n 9
1963
6 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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