NASA NTRS · 19950065630
Radiation Propulsion For Maintaining Orbits
Abstract
Brief report proposes radiative propulsion systems for maintaining precise orbits of spacecraft. Radiation from electrical heaters directed outward by paraboloidal reflectors to produce small forces to oppose uncontrolled drag and solar-radiative forces perturbing orbits. Minimizes or eliminates need to fire rocket thrusters to correct orbits.
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Richter, Robert. 1995-09-01. Radiation Propulsion For Maintaining Orbits. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19950065630
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