Publication Date:
2019-07-18
Description:
A review of various technologies discussed by Dr. Robert Forward is done as a tribute to Dr. Forward, and is based on selections from his writings. These speculations and predictions by Dr. Forward are used as a basis for discussing expected propulsion technology work over the next twenty years. Among the technologies to be discussed are antimatter propulsion, space elevators and tethers, and laser propulsion.
Keywords:
Spacecraft Propulsion and Power
Type:
Space Technology and Applications International Forum; Feb 08, 2004 - Feb 12, 2004; Albuquerque, NM; United States
Format:
text