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Futuristic systems: Solar and nuclear electric propulsion

D. C. Byers

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The following topics are addressed: (1) in-space propulsion impacts; (2) electric propulsion; (3) mission impacts of electric propulsion; and (4) summaries of electric propulsion status and solar and nuclear propulsion.

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The following topics are addressed: (1) in-space propulsion impacts; (2) electric propulsion; (3) mission impacts of electric propulsion; and (4) summaries of electric propulsion status and solar and nuclear propulsion.

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The following topics are addressed: (1) in-space propulsion impacts; (2) electric propulsion; (3) mission impacts of electric propulsion; and (4) summaries of electric propulsion status and solar and nuclear propulsion.

Key concepts: Propulsion, Electrically powered spacecraft propulsion, Astrobiology, Solar System, Environmental science, Aerospace engineering, Meteorology, Engineering

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