CONTROLLED FUSION FOR SPACE PROPULSION

Abstract

Since controlled fusion will probably be achieved in the near future, the feasibility of applying it to the propulsion of space vehicles was studied. Some qualitative arguments are given to support the technical feasibility of this application. Problem areas that require solution prior to the establishment of design philosophy are also discussed. Because of the potential of a fusion-propelled space vehicle for the accomplishment of very high energy missions, a preliminary research program for investigating the feasibility of fusion energy for propulsion is deemed justified.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0408118

Entities

People

  • H. M. Mitchell
  • R. F. Cooper
  • R. L. Verga

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Charged Particles
  • Controlled Nuclear Fusion
  • Critical Temperature
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Nuclear Fusion
  • Nuclear Radiation
  • Payload
  • Physics
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Space Propulsion
  • Spacecraft
  • Thermonuclear Reactions

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Satellites