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EX.PL.RE. A directed energy mission to a nearby star system

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2022

The next frontier for humanity is beyond our solar system, embracing interstellar travel to expand our knowledge of what is beyond our current scope of vision and understanding. This project outlines a Directed Energy mission to the Alpha Centau[...]

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The path to transformational space exploration : vol. 1 Fundamentals of directed energy

Philip Michael Lubin, Author | [S.l.] : World Scientific | 2022

"In this book Professor Lubin lays out the fundamental physics and mathematics required to radically alter our capabilities in propulsion to enable extreme high-speed space flight both in our solar system and beyond. The case is made that the on[...]

The path to transformational space exploration : vol. 2 Applications of directed energy

Philip Michael Lubin, Author | [S.l.] : World Scientific | 2022

"In this book Professor Lubin lays out the fundamental physics and mathematics required to radically alter our capabilities in propulsion to enable extreme high-speed space flight both in our solar system and beyond. The case is made that the on[...]

Laser-powered electric propulsion for interstellar precursor missions

Ana Cristina Garduno Baltazar, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2018

In the last 30 years, the space community has proposed concepts for an Interstellar Heliopause Probe which could reach 200 AU within a scientist's career lifetime (< 30 years). However, no mission has yet been defined that does not need extensiv[...]

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Star ark : a living, self-sustaining spaceship

Rachel Armstrong, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

As space ventures have become more numerous, leading scientists and theorists have offered ways of building a living habitat in a hostile environment, taking an 'ecosystems' view of space colonization. The contributors to this volume take a rad[...]

Star ark : a living, self-sustaining spaceship

Rachel Armstrong, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

As space ventures have become more numerous, leading scientists and theorists have offered ways of building a living habitat in a hostile environment, taking an 'ecosystems' view of space colonization. The contributors to this volume take a rad[...]

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Astra Planeta

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2015

If human beings are to expand their existence beyond the Solar System, a spacecraft must be built to navigate through interstellar space. This paper addresses interstellar travel using a slower-than-light, self-sustaining worldship to carry huma[...]

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100 Year Starship 2013 conference proceedings : pathway to the stars, footprints on Earth

Houston (TX, United states) : 100 Year Starship | 2014

"The 100 Year Starship 2013 Public Symposium: Transition to Transformation . . . The Journey Begins" brought together leaders, experts, thought and trendsetters, advocates and enthusiasts from the space community, universities, businesses and fi[...]

100 Year Starship 2012 conference proceedings : transformation to transition : the journey begins

Houston (TX, United states) : 100 Year Starship | 2013

"The 100 Year Starship 2012 Public Symposium: Transition to Transformation . . . The Journey Begins" brought together leaders, experts, thought and trendsetters, advocates and enthusiasts from the space community, universities, businesses and fi[...]

Spacefaring : the human dimension

Albert A. Harrison | Berkeley : University of California Press | 2001

The stars have always called us, but only for the past forty years or so have been able to respond by traveling in space. This book explores the human side of spaceflight: why people are willing to brave danger and hardship to go into space, how[...]

The giant leap : mankind heads for the stars

Adrian Berry | [S.l.] : Headline | 1999

The starflight handbook : a pioneer's guide to interstellar travel

E. Mallove ; Gregory L. Matloff | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley science editions | 1989

"The starflight handbook" is the first compendium on planet Earth of the many and varied approaches to starflight now on the drawing boards of some of our most talented scientists and engineers. In an easy, nontechnical style, the authors offer [...]

Project Daedalus: demonstrating the engineering feasibility of interstellar travel

London (England) : British Interplanetary Society | [2015]

Project Daedalus was a bold way to examine the Fermi Paradox head on and gave a partial answer – interstellar travel is possible. The basis of this belief was the demonstration of a credible engineering design just at the outset of the space age[...]