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Solar Thermal Rocket Propulsion

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Paper 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.

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Sercel, J. C.. 1986-07-01. Solar Thermal Rocket Propulsion. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19860000381

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