System described produces thrust by expelling ions and electrons instead of combustion gases; equations derived for optimum mass ratio, power and driving voltage of ship with given payload, travel time and initial acceleration; nuclear reactor provides primary power for turboelectric generator; electric power then accelerates ions; caesium is best propellant. (See also - v 2 n 4 Winter 1955 p 149-52, v 3 n 1 Spring 1956 p 11-4)
Electrical propulsion system for space ships with nuclear power source
J Astronautics
Journal of Astronautics ; 3 , n 2
1955
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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