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Laser propulsion - 1980

L. Keeta Jones

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An overview of the current government sponsored work in laser propulsion is presented and the NASA program is discussed. Attention is given to the overall NASA plan in laser propulsion and the laser rocket engine technology program. Some results of an analytical effort at Physical Sciences Inc. are presented, as well as results of the NASA/Army Missile Command experimental effort. Finally, future plans are briefly summarized.

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An overview of the current government sponsored work in laser propulsion is presented and the NASA program is discussed. Attention is given to the overall NASA plan in laser propulsion and the laser rocket engine technology program. Some results of an analytical effort at Physical Sciences Inc. are presented, as well as results of the NASA/Army Missile Command experimental effort. Finally, future plans are briefly summarized.

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An overview of the current government sponsored work in laser propulsion is presented and the NASA program is discussed. Attention is given to the overall NASA plan in laser propulsion and the laser rocket engine technology program. Some results of an analytical effort at Physical Sciences Inc. are presented, as well as results of the NASA/Army Missile Command experimental effort. Finally, future plans are briefly summarized.

Key concepts: Propulsion, Laser, Aerospace engineering, Computer science, Aeronautics, Laser propulsion, Astrobiology, Spacecraft propulsion

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