Interstellar travel : challenging propulsion and power technologies for the next 50 years
This paper will propose one vision for an interstellar program. It will include a discussion of mission concepts as well as technological requirements for accomplishing those missions.
Selection note: Curated as a historical fifty-year interstellar-program vision connecting mission concepts to propulsion and power technology requirements.
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ntrs-20210002640
Topic
propulsion
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Other
Publisher
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Authors
Frisbee, R. H.; Ayon, J. A.; Wallace, R. A.; Liewer, P. C.; Gavit, S. A.
Year
2000
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This paper will propose one vision for an interstellar program. It will include a discussion of mission concepts as well as technological requirements for accomplishing those missions.
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