A4_5 Solar Propelled Rocket

Authors

  • Oliver James University of Leicester
  • Rebecca Pearce University of Leicester
  • Julian Buckland University of Leicester
  • Mathew Crosby University of Leicester

Abstract

In this paper we discuss whether it would be feasible to replace the current Soyuz rocket’s Earth launch phase, with the radiation pressure from reflected solar radiation. We find that the mirror would need an area 2.05 × 105 km^2 in an ideal situation. This is deemed too large to be practical.

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Published

12/04/2017

How to Cite

James, O., Pearce, R., Buckland, J., & Crosby, M. (2017). A4_5 Solar Propelled Rocket. Physics Special Topics, 16(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/2523

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2017): Physics Special Topics

Section

Articles