Space power systems: the driver for space activities
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The concept of space power systems should serve as an impetus for financial support by both private groups and governments of space exploration activities. The concept involves the conversion of solar energy to meet earth's needs in the 21st century.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1996
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Window to the 21st century
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Nuclear fusion could provide man with an almost unlimited source of energy and would be an ideal means of spacecraft propulsion. However, research and development efforts are quite a ways from producing a practical fusion engine or reactor.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1992
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Window to the 21st century
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The performance of rocket engines can be improved by using such sources of energy as the sun. The sun can provide spacecraft with a constant flow of high-temperature power.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1992
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