A Low-Cost Launch Assistance System for Orbital Launch Vehicles
Author
Source
International Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Abstract EN
The author reviews the state of art of nonrocket launch assistance systems (LASs) for spaceflight focusing on air launch options.
The author proposes an alternative technologically feasible LAS based on a combination of approaches: air launch, high-altitude balloon, and tethered LAS.
Proposed LAS can be implemented with the existing off-the-shelf hardware delivering 7 kg to low-earth orbit for the 5200 USD per kg.
Proposed design can deliver larger reduction in price and larger orbital payloads with the future advances in the aerostats, ropes, electrical motors, and terrestrial power networks.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nizhnik, Oleg. 2012. A Low-Cost Launch Assistance System for Orbital Launch Vehicles. International Journal of Aerospace Engineering،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nizhnik, Oleg. A Low-Cost Launch Assistance System for Orbital Launch Vehicles. International Journal of Aerospace Engineering No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501567
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nizhnik, Oleg. A Low-Cost Launch Assistance System for Orbital Launch Vehicles. International Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501567
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-501567
