Propulsion system

Details Propulsion system Propulsion system

2006-07-03

2010-06-22

Collins, Timothy D (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

With propulsion

C244S171100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07740204

ABSTRACT:
An extraterrestrial vehicle propulsion system uses a frusto-conical body member that is spun at high speeds by a drive member. A battery, which is rechargeable by a solar cell array, provides power to the drive member.

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