Space propulsion systems have a great influence on our ability to travel to other planets or how cheap a satellite can provide TV programs. This book provides an up-to-date overview of all kinds of propulsion systems ranging from classical rocket technology, nuclear propulsion to electric propulsion systems, and further to micro-, propellantless and even breakthrough propulsion, which is a new program under development at NASA. The author shows the limitations of the present concepts and how they could look like in the future. Starting from historical developments, the reader is taken on a journey showing the amazing technology that has been put on hold for decades to be rediscovered in the near future for questions like how we can even reach other stars within a human lifetime. The author is actively involved in advanced propulsion research and contributes with his own experience to many of the presented topics. The book is written for anyone who is interested in how space travel can be revolutionized.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer Verlag Gmbh
ISBN-13
9783211838624
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96313549
Product Key Features
Author
Martin Tajmar
Publication Name
Advanced Space Propulsion Systems
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Engineering & Technology, Mechanics, Science
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
130 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
244mm
Item Width
170mm
Item Weight
290g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Martin Tajmar
Country/Region of Manufacture
Austria
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