Future of Space Propulsion (Postprint)

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 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA475854

Entities

People

  • Glenn Liston
  • John F. Remen

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

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

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

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