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Non-Rocket Earth-Moon Transport SystemThis paper proposes a new method and transportation system to travel to the Moon. This transportation system uses a mechanical energy transfer and requires only minimal energy so that it provides a 'Free Trip' into space. The method uses the rotary and kinetic energy of the Moon. This paper presents the theory and results of computations for the project provided Free Trips (without rockets and spend a big energy) to the Moon for six thousand people annually. The project uses artificial materials like nanotubes and whiskers that have a ratio of tensile strength to density equal 4 million meters. In the future, nanotubes will be produced that can reach a specific stress up 100 millions meter and will significantly improve the parameters of suggested project. The author is prepared to discuss the problems with serious organizations that want to research and develop these innovations.
Document ID
20030018893
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Bolonkin, Alexander
(National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council Eglin AFB, United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2002
Subject Category
Space Transportation And Safety
Report/Patent Number
COSPAR-02-B0.3-F3.3-0032-02
Meeting Information
Meeting: 34th COSPAR Scientific Assembly: The World Space Congress 2002
Location: Houston, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: October 10, 2002
End Date: October 19, 2002
Sponsors: Committee on Space Research
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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