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Solar Thermal Rocket PropulsionPaper analyzes potential of solar thermal rockets as means of propulsion for planetary spacecraft. Solar thermal rocket uses concentrated Sunlight to heat working fluid expelled through nozzle to produce thrust.
Document ID
19860000381
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Sercel, J. C. (Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 10
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
NPO-16654
Accession Number
86B10381
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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