The recent suggestion by Alfven (1972) of a novel means of spacecraft propulsion based upon energy extraction from the electromagnetic field of the solar wind is critically reviewed. In response to this review, the original suggestion is somewhat amplified and clarified by its author.


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    Title :

    Electrodynamic sailing - Beating into the solar wind.


    Contributors:
    Sonett, C. P. (author) / Fahleson, U. (author) / Alfven, H. (author)

    Published in:

    Science ; 178


    Publication date :

    1972-12-08


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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