The characteristics of different propulsion systems for space vehicles are discussed and compared. The solar-powered space ship is evaluated in greater detail. A new light-weight design is presented, using spherical reflectors. Problems of design and operation are discussed by example of a hydrogen-operated prototype design. A number of basic characteristics of the vehicle system is established. A theoretical analysis of the spherical reflector as energy collector is presented. (Author)
The Solar-Powered Space Ship
1959
49 pages
Report
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English
Rocket Engines & Motors , Electric & Ion Propulsion , Nuclear Propulsion , Space propulsion , Feasibility studies , Spacecraft , Solar collectors , Solar rockets , Logistics , Energy management , Spacecraft nuclear propulsion , Reflectors , Hydrogen , Helium , Models(Simulations) , Manned spacecraft , Solar radiation , Mathematical analysis , Photons , Electric propulsion
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