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Requirements for launching payloads into low Earth orbit with a ground-based laser

Phipps et al., 2001

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13303893520946720933
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Phipps C
Reilly J
Campbell J
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XIII International Symposium on Gas Flow and Chemical Lasers and High-Power Laser Conference

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We present results of computer simulations of the launch through the atmosphere of a cone- shaped flyer which demonstrate that laser ablation rockets, using a 1MW ground-based laser, can lift 6kg payloads into low earth orbit. We discuss optimization of delivered mass …
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