A Fusion Propulsion System For Near-Term Space Exploration

T. Kammash, M. J. Lee. (1996), JBIS, 49, pp.351-356

Refcode: 1996.49.351

Abstract:

Man’s exploration of space and interstellar travel require, among other things, propulsion devices with performance capabilities that for exceed those provided by chemical propulsion, electric propulsion, or even solid core nuclear thermal propulsion since the maximum specific impulse these systems can deliver is less than a thousand seconds. High propulsion characteristics that result in relatively short travel times are needed to minimise exposure to hazardous galactic radiation and to allow man to experience minimal physical and mental degradation.