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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

Beamed Energy Propulsion / Beamed Laser Energy Propulsion Documents

Background Beam-powered propulsion, also known as directed energy propulsion, is a class of aircraft or spacecraft propulsion that uses energy…

October 1, 2018

National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Strategy and Action Plan, June 2018

Background The National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Strategy and Action Plan (Strategy and Action Plan) will improve our Nation’s preparedness to…

June 22, 2018

Flight Investigation of a Roll-Stabilized Ramjet Test Vehicle over a Mach Number Range of 2.3 to 2.7, 7 October 1955

Background A flight investigation has been conducted on a roll-stabilized ramjet test vehicle. Engine performance data are presented over a…

May 17, 2018

NASA Handbook for Writing Security Classification Guides, April 2014

Background This handbook is issued in accordance with Executive Order (E.O.) 13526, "Classified National Security Information" to provide guidance for…

May 16, 2018