Production and trapping of small numbers of antiprotons for space applications are reviewed, setting the stage for antiproton-catalyzed microfission/fusion (ACMF) reactions as a source of propulsive power. A spacecraft designed around an ACMF engine has been designed. Details, including Isp, thrust, structural features, power systems, radiation shields, ion drivers, payload and system masses, are reviewed. Staging of the spacecraft in space, including requisite propulsion and trajectory parameters and scientific goals for aggressive ( Isp=13,000 sec , thrust=180 kN , ΔV=100 km/sec ) outer solar system and extraplanetary missions, is discussed.


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    Title :

    Antiproton-catalyzed microfission/fusion propulsion systems for exploration of the outer solar system and beyond


    Contributors:
    Gaidos, G. (author) / Laiho, J. (author) / Lewis, R. A. (author) / Smith, G. A. (author) / Dundore, B. (author) / Fulmer, J. (author) / Chakrabarti, S. (author) / El-Genk, Mohamed S. (editor) / Bragg, Mary J. (editor)

    Conference:

    Space technology and applications international forum - 1998 ; 1998 ; Albuquerque,New Mexico (USA)


    Published in:

    AIP Conference Proceedings ; 420 , 1 ; 1365-1372


    Publication date :

    1998-01-15


    Size :

    8 pages





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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