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The reality of sunlight-based sailing in space began in May 2010, and solar sail technology and science have continued to evolve rapidly through new space missions. Using the power of the Sun's light for regular travel propulsion will be the next major leap forward in our journey to other worlds. This book is the second edition of the fascinating explanation of solar sails, how they work and how they will be used in the exploration of space. Updated with 35% new material, this second edition includes three new chapters on missions operated by Japan and the US, as well as projects that are in progress. The remainder of the book describes the heritage of exploration in water-borne sailing ships and the evolution to space-vehicle propulsion; as well as nuclear, solar-electric, nuclear-electric and antimatter rocket devices. It also discusses various sail systems that may use either sunlight or solar wind, and the design, fabrication and steering challenges associated with solar sails. The first edition was met with overwhelmingly positive reviews, and deemed “a title that needs to be on your shelf if you’re seriously interested in the next step as we move beyond rocketry" (Centauri Dreams, September 2008). Written with a mixed approach, this book appeals to both the general public as well as those with a more scientifically technical background.
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Solar sails, Space travel & exploration, Science, Technology & Industrial Arts, Science/Mathematics, Aeronautics & Astronautics, Astronomy - General, Astrophysics & Space Science, Technology / Aeronautics & Astronautics, alternative propulsion, reaching the stars, space technology, space travel, General, Engineering, Sails, Space vehicles, propulsion systems, Astronautics, Aerospace Technology and Astronautics, Optics and Electrodynamics, Energy SystemsShowing 4 featured editions. View all 4 editions?
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Solar Sails: A Novel Approach to Interplanetary Travel
2014, Springer London, Limited
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Solar Sails: A Novel Approach to Interplanetary Travel
Nov 05, 2014, Springer
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Solar Sails: A Novel Approach to Interplanetary Travel
May 2008, Springer
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Solar sails: a novel approach to interplanetary travel
2008, Copernicus Books, In association with Praxis Publishing
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Source title: Solar Sails: A Novel Approach to Interplanetary Travel (Springer Praxis Books)
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"The first part of this book describes our heritage of exploration in water-borne sailing ships, then moves quickly into the details of space-vehicle propulsion. Space sailing, the authors point out, is "free," meaning it overcomes the problems inherent in having to carry along heavy, costly, and often dangerous propellants. Also discussed are advanced space-vehicle propulsion systems, such as nuclear, solar-electric, nuclear-electric and antimatter rockets. The second part of the book describes various sail systems using either sunlight or the "solar wind." Laser and microwave systems are also described, and the relative merits of each system are compared. The third major section describes the design, fabrication and steering challenges associated with solar sails - they are significant, but not insurmountable. Finally, a fourth section goes into details of space-sailing technology for the more technical reader." "Solar Sails is filled with details sure to interest both novice space enthusiasts and those who are contemplating more advanced studies of the topic."--Jacket.
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