advanced propulsion

Advanced Space Propulsion Study – Antiproton and Beamed Power Propulsion, October 1987

This document is a final report on a 1987 Advanced Space Propulsion Study focusing on antiproton and beamed power propulsion.…

February 19, 2024

Research In Propulsion Sciences Contract between ERC, Inc. and the U.S. Air Force (AFFTC / AFRL), 1998

Background According to the contract paperwork available below: "The objective of this contract is to provide scientific and engineering research…

January 17, 2020

Study to Determine the Effective and Cost of a Laser-Propelled Lightcraft Vehicle System – Results to Guide Future Developments, October 2003

Background For presentation at the 2nd International Symposium on Beamed Energy Propulsion taking place in Sendai, Japan, from 20-23 October…

October 30, 2019

Project Outgrowth – 1970 Study on Major Propulsion Developments

Background According to the (final?) report for Project Outgrowth: A study was conducted by an ad hoc group within the…

September 26, 2019

Advanced Propulsion Options For The Mars Cargo Mission, September 1989

Background This report summarizes the results of an evaluation of a variety of advanced low thrust propulsion options for the…

March 7, 2019