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Laser driven light sails: An examination of the possibilities for interstellar probes and other missionsA theoretical discussion of high energy laser propelled light sails is presented. Selection of sail materials, interstellar drag forces, beam pointing, flight velocity, probe mass, and radiation shielding are among the factors discussed. Interstellar probe missions and colonization of the solar system via the light sail are considered.
Document ID
19780021174
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Rather, J. D. G. (Schafer (W. J.) Associates, Inc. Wakefield, MA, United States)
Zeiders, G. W. (Schafer (W. J.) Associates, Inc. Wakefield, MA, United States)
Vogelsang, K. R. (Schafer (W. J.) Associates, Inc. Wakefield, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1976
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
WJSA-76-26
NASA-CR-157362
Accession Number
78N29117
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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