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Record 1 2007-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Missiles and Rockets
  • Spacecraft
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
CONT

It appears to be possible to reduce the cost for Earth surface-to-Mars orbit transportation dramatically through the use of very advanced, large-scale space solar power in a solar electric propulsion system (SEPS) approach.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Missiles et roquettes
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)
CONT

Le principal objectif de SMART-1 [Small Mission for Advanced Research and Technology] est de tester en vol pendant plusieurs mois un système de propulsion hélio-électrique lors d'une mission vers la Lune.

Key term(s)
  • système de propulsion hélioélectrique

Spanish

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