Propulsion is unique in being the main delimiter on how far and how fast one can travel in space. It is the lack of truly economical high-performance propulsion systems that continues to limit and restrict the extent of human endeavors in space. Therefore the goal of propulsion research is to conceive and investigate new, revolutionary propulsion concepts. This presentation reviews the development of new propulsion concepts. Some of these concepts are: (1) Rocket-based Combined Cycle (RBCC) propulsion, (2) Alternative combined Cycle engines suc2 as the methanol ramjet , and the liquid air cycle engines, (3) Laser propulsion, (4) Maglifter, (5) pulse detonation engines, (6) solar thermal propulsion, (7) multipurpose hydrogen test bed (MHTB) and other low-G cryogenic fluids, (8) Electric propulsion, (9) nuclear propulsion, (10) Fusion Propulsion, and (11) Antimatter technology. The efforts of the NASA centers in this research is also spotlighted.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Propulsion Research and Technology: Overview


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1999-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Propulsion research & technology : overview ; [Jan. 01, 1999]

    George C. Marshall Space Flight Center | TIBKAT | 2000


    Space propulsion technology overview

    Pelouch, J. J., Jr. | NTRS | 1979


    Space Propulsion Technology Overview

    J. J. Pelouch | NTIS | 1979


    Space propulsion technology overview

    Pelouch, J. J., Jr. | NTRS | 1979


    Space propulsion technology overview

    PELOUCH, JR., J. | AIAA | 1979