Future of Space Propulsion (Preprint)

Abstract

A lot has happened in the area of space propulsion over the last 10 years prompting one to wonder, "Where are we going next?" This paper will first take a quick look back at history and from this perspective postulate the future directions for space propulsion. Topics to be addressed include spacelift and spacecraft propulsion. The future holds many great opportunities but just as many technical challenges.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 04, 2007
Accession Number
ADA473520

Entities

People

  • Glenn Liston
  • John F. Remen

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Electric Propulsion
  • Engineers
  • Hall Thrusters
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Payload
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rocket Propulsion
  • Rockets
  • Space Propulsion
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Supersonic Combustion Ramjet Engines
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Educational Psychology

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster