FEASIBILITY OF INTERSTELLAR TRAVEL

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Abstract:

The feasibility of interstellar flight is discussed. Mathematical equations for single-stage and multistage rocket propulsion are developed velocity data and transit times are presented. The conclusions indicate that interstellar travel is theoretically feasible by utilizing known staged nuclear-energy systems.

Author(s):
Spencer, Dwain F. ; Jaffe, Leonard D.
Author Organization(s):
CALIFORNIA INST OF TECHNOLOGY PASADENA JET PROPULSION LAB
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0023

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
JPL-TR-32-233
Contract/Grant Number(s):
NAS-7-100
Monitor Series:
NASA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SPACE FLIGHT, SPACECRAFT, GUIDED MISSILE TRAJECTORIES, THEORY, TIME, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, INTERSTELLAR SPACE, EQUATIONS, ROCKET PROPULSION, STARS, NUCLEAR PROPULSION, VELOCITY, MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Astronautics
Report Date:
1962 Mar 15