Laser Propulsion for LOTV Space Missions

Journal Article · Tue Mar 30 00:00:00 EST 2004 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1721003· OSTI ID:20632943

Rezunkov, Yuri A ^[1]

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1. Research Institute for Complex Testing of Optic-Electronic Devices, Sosnovy Bor, Leningrad region, 188540 (Russian Federation)

Advanced Space Propulsion-Investigation Committee (ASPIC) of the Japan Society for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (JSASS) selected the Laser Orbital Transfer Vehicle (LOTV) project for development of non-chemical space propulsion systems that have a capability to sustain expanded human space activities in the 21st century. This talk is presenting an analysis of the laser propulsion researches made within the frames of the ISTC Project no. 1801 as applied to the LOTV Project. The study includes the development of techniques for low-thrust maneuvers of the spacecraft to achieve geostationary orbits.

• OSTI ID: 20632943
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 702, Issue 1; Conference: 2. international symposium on beamed energy propulsion, Sendai (Japan), 20-23 Oct 2003; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.1721003; (c) 2004 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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