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Asteroids as Propulsion Systems of Space ShipsCurrently, rockets are used to change the trajectory of space ships and probes. This method is very expensive and requires a lot of fuel, which limits the feasibility of space stations, interplanetary space ships, and probes. Sometimes space probes use the gravity field of a planet However, there am only nine planets in the Solar System, all separated by great distances. There are tons of millions of asteroids in outer space. This paper offers a revolutionary method for changing the trajectory of space probes. The method uses the kinetic or rotary energy of asteroids, comet nuclei, meteorites or other space bodies (small planets, natural planetary satellites, space debris, etc.) to increase (to decrease) ship (probe) speed up to 1000 m/sec (or more) and to achieve any new direction in outer space. The flight possibilities of space ships and probes are increased by a factor of millions.
Document ID
20030018886
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Bolonkin, Alexander
(National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council Eglin AFB, United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2003
Publication Information
Publication: JBIS
Volume: 56
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: World Space Congress 2002
Location: Houston, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: October 10, 2002
End Date: October 19, 2002
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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